Police in the Central Region are getting a new kind of ride as rising fuel and maintenance costs continue to put pressure on law enforcement operations.
Tsuyoshi Motors Limited has donated an electric patrol vehicle and an electric motorcycle to the Central Region Police, saying the move could help officers cut running costs while improving mobility.
Central Region Police Commissioner Mabvuto M’bobo described the donation as an important development for the Police Service.
He said the electric motorcycle could provide a sustainable and economical option for police operations.
“This will improve police mobility and response time to crime scenes, particularly in congested areas,” said M’bobo.
For a police service that often has to respond to emergencies quickly, the vehicles could make a difference in areas where traffic congestion slows down conventional vehicles.
Tsuyoshi Motors Managing Director Trevor William Kandoje said the company made the donation after observing challenges affecting police operations.
He cited high fuel costs, vehicle breakdowns and limited resources for repairs among the challenges faced by the Police Service.
Kandoje said electric vehicles could help reduce the cost of running police vehicles.
According to him, charging an electric vehicle costs about 70 percent less per kilometre than using fuel.
He also pointed to fewer moving parts and zero tailpipe emissions as other benefits of electric vehicles.
Kandoje said Tsuyoshi Motors was ready to work with the government to expand the use of electric vehicles in public service fleets.
He further urged Malawians to embrace technologies that can lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact.
