AMN PLUS -October 30, 2026
Addis Ababa has officially launched a project to convert 26 city buses from conventional fuel to natural gas, in a move aimed at reducing transportation costs, curbing air pollution, and improving the efficiency of public transportation services.
In a message shared on her official social media page, Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie said Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the initiative, marking a significant milestone as the first project of its kind in Ethiopia.
According to the Mayor, the initiative represents an important technological transition aimed at lowering transportation costs, reducing environmental pollution, saving citizens’ time, and making effective use of the country’s domestic resources.
The project is being implemented using local expertise and technological capacity, demonstrating efforts to develop sustainable transportation solutions through domestic resources.
The city administration also announced that 400 newly manufactured natural gas-powered buses are expected to arrive in the country soon, further expanding the city’s efforts to modernize its public transportation system.
The transition to natural gas-powered buses is expected to contribute to more affordable, environmentally friendly, and efficient transportation services while helping address the growing demand for public transport in the capital.
The initiative forms part of the city’s broader efforts to establish a modern, accessible, and reliable public transportation system that responds to the everyday needs of residents.
The Addis Ababa City Administration reaffirmed its commitment to further expanding public transportation services through local capacity, modern technology, and sustainable solutions aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens.
