Riding toward a greener future: E-bikes transform food delivery in South Africa

Mongabay
Jun 9, 2025, 8:33 am63 ptsTrending
CAPE TOWN — Siphe Mlawuli stands next to her e-bike outside a popular fast-food outlet in Table Bay, a Cape Town suburb. The sun has just set, giving the sky above Table Bay a pinkish hue. The fast-food outlet’s parking lot is crowded with vehicles belonging to food couriers. Mlawuli’s phone screen lights…

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