Switzerland Authorized Senegal Electric Taxi Carbon Project
The international initiative aims to reduce emissions by deploying over 6,000 electric taxis in Dakar by 2030.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Switzerland and Senegal have officially authorized a new carbon project aimed at replacing combustion-engine taxis in Dakar with battery electric vehicles. This collaboration, funded by the Klik Foundation, seeks to leverage carbon credit sales to support the expansion of electric mobility in the region.
Why it matters
This agreement allows Switzerland to count the projected emission reductions toward its national 2030 climate targets under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. By providing economic viability through tradeable mitigation outcomes, the initiative accelerates the transition to sustainable transport in Senegal.
The project anticipates a total of 175,993 tons of CO2 equivalent in reductions by 2030, with annual savings reaching 72,279 tons that year. Developers expect over 6,000 electric taxis to be fully operational by the conclusion of the program.
The players
Klik Foundation
This organization acts as the primary financier for the project by purchasing carbon credits.
Motion Energy
This company is the lead developer responsible for creating and implementing the electric taxi project.
Mbay Mobility
This entity is the local provider tasked with selling and supplying the battery electric vehicles in Dakar.
The details
Developed by Motion Energy, the project utilizes the VM0038 methodology to manage the infrastructure for the electric taxi fleet. Mbay Mobility serves as the vehicle provider, replacing traditional internal combustion engine cabs to significantly lower the carbon footprint of Dakar's transport sector.
Timeline
The project operational period commenced in August 2024.
Senegal granted official authorization for the project in late August 2026.
Switzerland finalized its authorization of the carbon project on September 24, 2026.
The project is scheduled to conclude in 2030.
Roadmap
This project exemplifies a growing trend in the automotive sector where carbon financing is used to bypass traditional capital barriers for fleet electrification in emerging markets. It positions electric vehicle adoption not just as a consumer choice, but as a core component of international climate policy.
Residents and travelers in Dakar can expect to see a shift in available taxi options as thousands of electric vehicles replace older, emission-heavy models. This transition aims to improve local air quality while providing a modern, consistent transportation experience for daily commuters.
The takeaway
This project demonstrates how international climate agreements can provide the necessary funding to transition entire fleets to electric power in urban centers. Readers can look for similar credit-backed models as nations race to meet their 2030 emission reduction targets.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Argusmedia.
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