Nigerian start-up rolls out e-scooters to boost electric mobility

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Swarnalatha Reddi moved to Chennai, India’s automotive hub, to work in Mahindra’s R&D division. The young engineer is hoping to help Mahindra make the move to electromobility.

Trekk Scooters, a Nigerian based transportation company is leveraging on eco-friendly technology to redefine how people move within gated communities like campuses & residential estates. Their eco-friendly, two-wheeled scooters provide affordable and fun means of transportation for users, while also making the environment free of harmful air pollutants.

Bringing more fun to big cities with sustainable mobility - that's TIER's vision. A company that has already made millions with e - scooters wants to revolutionize mobility.

Lagos traffic is legendary. Aside from the long hours spent, the environment suffers from the fumes emanating from petrol and diesel cars. Can electric scooters provide a faster, cleaner way to travel in Nigeria?