Tunisia launches pilot program for 47 electric taxis with 10,000 dinar subsidy

Tunisia's iconic yellow taxis are set for a green revolution as the National Agency for Energy Management (ANME) launches a pilot program for electric vehicles. Taxi drivers have until September 18 to apply for a national mobility program that will deploy an initial fleet of 47 clean vehicles.

Selected applicants will receive a direct state incentive of 10,000 dinars to help finance the purchase of their first electric car. This pilot project, aimed at modernizing public transport and reducing urban carbon emissions, is fully funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and overseen by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), ANME, and the Ministry of Environment.

Eligibility criteria are strict, targeting individual taxi operators with valid licenses. Applicants must be between 31 and 59 years old and demonstrate strong financial solvency, either through a pre-approved bank credit agreement or proof of full self-financing capacity. The application process has been digitized to expedite review, requiring a completed form, copies of identification and licenses, a recent criminal record check, and a proforma invoice for the chosen electric model. Applications can be submitted in person at ANME headquarters in Tunis or electronically.