The service was launched on April 1, 2022, by electric car assembler Solar Taxi. Officially, it covers the East Legon and airport area for the time being. 

Solar Taxi Ride is an electric vehicle ride-hailing service developed by Ghanaian start-up Solar Taxi. It allows users to travel and move goods from one place to another using eco-friendly vehicles and motorcycles at competitive prices. Its founding startup was launched, in 2018, by tech-policy expert Jorge Appiah.  

Through its Android and iOS apps, users can set up their Solar Taxi account to be able to hail the various rides available. Solar Taxi's fleet consists of solar-powered motorcycles, scooters, lounge cars, tricycles, and minivans. The startup offers attractive rates all thanks to its solar technology. 

“The company estimates to save the environment of two million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year while saving the average Ghanaian commuted by GH¢10,000 [about $839 each year on transportation cost,” indicated Gilbert Sefa Nuwordu, head of Solar Taxi Ride. 

Solar Taxi thus wants to reduce the rate charged by its competitors already on the market by 80%. Nevertheless, Gilbert Sefa Nuwordu was keen to point out that the very high prices of other on-demand transport applications are mainly due to the rising cost of fuel. The solution is not yet accessible in most major cities in Ghana but, its Android app has already been downloaded over a thousand times. These numbers prove that it is on the right track and its expansion could eventually bode well for Ghanaians.

Adoni Conrad Quenum