BaraBara believes that mobility can drive Africa forward without destroying the environment. We are committed to a gradual, practical transition to electric mobility.
Year 1
Today
We are reducing waste and congestion through efficient matching. Every time we replace an idle, circling motorcycle with a matched trip, we save fuel and reduce emissions. Our data sharing helps cities plan better roads, which reduces long-term vehicle emissions.
Years 2-3
Tomorrow
We are piloting 500 electric motorcycles (e-Wewas) with swappable batteries in Kinshasa. These motorcycles produce zero tailpipe emissions and are significantly cheaper to operate per kilometre than petrol motorcycles. We are partnering with battery-swap station operators to make recharging fast and convenient.
Goal
2030 Goal
We aim for 20% of our entire fleet to be electric. That means tens of thousands of electric motorcycles and thousands of electric cars across all our operating countries. This will drastically reduce COâ‚‚ emissions and reduce fuel costs for drivers, putting more money in their pockets while cleaning the air.
500
e-motorcycles pilot in Kinshasa
20%
Electric fleet by 2030
75%
Higher take-home pay
$150
Average first loan
Social Impact
Creating positive change for communities
Free safety and hygiene trainingâ–¼
Every driver completes training that reduces accident rates and the spread of communicable diseases. This is especially important for motorcycle passengers who share helmets.
Micro-insurance against catastrophic costsâ–¼
Our $500 accident hospitalization cover prevents a single accident from pushing a driver's family into extreme poverty. Most informal drivers have no insurance at all.
Safety for women and girlsâ–¼
For passengers, especially women and girls traveling alone, the emergency button and trip sharing feature provide a new level of security on a transport mode that was previously anonymous and risky.
Economic Impact
Transforming lives through financial empowerment
Higher earnings, lower expensesâ–¼
The average informal motorcycle rider earns about $15 per day. After fuel, bribes and idle time, they take home much less. BaraBara drivers earn an average of $35 per day and because they pay no bribes and have less idle time, their take-home pay is approximately 75% higher.
First-time access to creditâ–¼
Drivers who stay on the platform for six months can use their digital earnings record to access a bank loan. The average first loan is $150. This is used for motorcycle repairs, family emergencies, school fees, or fuel financing. Informal riders have absolutely no access to such credit.