PM Abiy Launches Ethiopia's First 26 Natural Gas-Powered Buses

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially launched the first 26 natural gas-powered buses to serve the public transport sector in Addis Ababa. The Prime Minister stated that this initiative will significantly reduce foreign currency expenditure on fuel imports, lower operational costs, and cut passenger fares by half. The project involved months of preparation, including transporting locally produced natural gas to the capital, establishing refueling stations, and retrofitting existing buses.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister announced that an additional 400 natural gas-powered buses are expected to arrive shortly as part of the country's broader strategy to decrease dependence on conventional fuels. He emphasized that this transition highlights Ethiopia's growing domestic technological capabilities. The government remains committed to implementing tangible improvements in essential services like food security, housing, and transportation for its citizens.