14/07/2026
🚍⚡ Driving Mauritius’ Transition to Low-Carbon Public Transport 🌍⚡🇲🇺
The Project Steering Committee (PSC) of the GEF-funded Promoting Low Carbon Electric Bus Transport in Mauritius Project convened yesterday 13 July under the co-chairmanship of Hon. Osman Mahomed, Minister of Land Transport, and Ms. Alka Bhatia, UNDP Resident Representative for Mauritius and Seychelles. The meeting brought together representatives from key ministries and institutions to review progress and strategic priorities for advancing sustainable mobility in Mauritius.
💰 With a budget of USD 5.65 million, this project implemented with the collaboration of UNDP-Mauritius is supporting Mauritius' transition towards cleaner public transport by promoting the deployment of electric buses, strengthening charging infrastructure, developing enabling policies and regulations, building technical and institutional capacities, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector. The initiative contributes directly to Mauritius’ climate commitments and sustainable development ambitions.
✅ Participants highlighted significant progress in electric mobility deployment. While the project initially targeted the introduction of 60 electric buses, Mauritius has already surpassed this goal, with 106 electric buses currently in operation across the island. This achievement underscores the country's growing commitment to sustainable and low-carbon transport solutions.
🏢 A key focus of the discussions was the critical role of the private sector in accelerating the transition to electric mobility. Stakeholders explored ways to strengthen support for private bus operators through innovative financing mechanisms, expanded charging infrastructure, and closer collaboration with the transport industry. The Committee recognised that strong partnerships between government, transport operators, development partners and the private sector will be essential to scaling up electric bus adoption and driving long-term decarbonisation.
📋 The PSC also reviewed progress on the development of a 20-year Integrated National Transport Master Plan, policy and regulatory frameworks for e-mobility, battery management and disposal considerations, as well as the ongoing Mid-Term Review, which will help further strengthen project implementation and maximise impact.
Through continued partnership, innovation and strategic investment, Mauritius is laying the foundations for a cleaner, more resilient and sustainable transport system—one that benefits both people and the planet while advancing the country's vision for a greener future. 🌎💚
UNDP-Mauritius
Global Environment Facility
Alka Bhatia
UNDP Africa
United Nations Development Programme - UNDP
United Nations in Mauritius and Seychelles
