This company designs and manufactures durable electric bikes tailored for African road conditions. They offer these vehicles through a lease-to-own program to support individuals in becoming mobility entrepreneurs. Wahu also provides sustainable fleet conversion solutions for large mobility platforms operating across Africa.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
LAFounders
Product
Problem
Many African cities face challenges related to rising fuel costs and limited access to reliable transportation, hindering economic opportunities for individuals seeking flexible income. Existing transportation options may not be suitable for local road conditions or accessible to those wanting to become mobility entrepreneurs.
Solution
Wahu Mobility offers an open e-mobility platform designed to connect drivers, passengers, and goods through a network of electric vehicles, including eBikes specifically engineered for African roads. The platform empowers individuals to become mobility entrepreneurs by providing access to delivery opportunities and sustainable fleet solutions, mitigating the impact of high fuel costs and limited transportation choices. Wahu provides a superapp that connects riders to an ecosystem of opportunities, information, and services. The Wahu Rider app allows users to track activity, analyze vehicle performance, and access exclusive information.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals in African cities seeking flexible income opportunities through delivery services, as well as businesses looking to adopt sustainable and cost-effective electric vehicle fleets.
Features
- Locally manufactured eBikes tailored for African road conditions
- Ride-to-own program enabling individuals to acquire eBikes for delivery services
- Integration with delivery platforms like Bolt Food and Glovo for income generation
- Wahu Rider app for ride tracking, performance analysis (battery level, range, speed), and vehicle management
- Teletonika TFT100 tracker integration for vehicle monitoring
- Fleet solutions for businesses transitioning to electric vehicles