The Addis Ababa Traffic Management Authority has announced that newly approved regulations for vehicle parking services in the city will be implemented this week. The new rules aim to optimize the use of parking spaces, particularly those underutilized in buildings, and increase the overall supply of vehicle parking.
Nearly a decade after its much-anticipated launch, Addis Ababa's light-rail system is facing significant challenges, with only 15 of the original 41 trains still operational. The decline in service is attributed to a shortage of spare parts, inadequate maintenance facilities, and frequent power outages.
The Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC) is set to launch electric vehicle (EV) maintenance services in Addis Ababa. The corporation announced that its new maintenance workshop, located in the Kality area of the capital, will be the first in Ethiopia to offer specialized services for electric vehicles.
Ethiopian Petroleum and Energy Authority (EPA) announced the development of a national e-mobility strategy aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country.
Ethiopia implements a new vehicle insurance policy. Previously, the maximum death claim was capped at 5,000 birr, but the new policy raises this to a range of 30,000 to 250,000 birr.
