Ethiopia · Soft launch · Demo preview

Buckets Buses — Ethiopia

23-seat minibuses for schools, corporates and passenger fleets in Ethiopia. CNG-first, with diesel and pure battery electric on request — and left-hand drive available. We're now building our Ethiopia partner network.

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23Passenger seats

3Powertrains: CNG, diesel, EV

EURO VICNG emissions standard

LHDFits Ethiopia roads · RHD also available

Buckets Buses in Ethiopia

Cleaner, lower-cost passenger transport for Ethiopia

Buckets Buses brings a proven CNG-first minibus platform to operators across East Africa. This soft-launch page outlines what we can offer partners in Ethiopia while local terms are finalised.

Predictable running costs

Buckets says moving from diesel to CNG turns fuel into a smaller, more predictable monthly cost. Actual savings in Ethiopia depend on routes, usage and local fuel prices.

Ready where CNG is growing

The dual-fuel CNG bus carries a 15-liter petrol emergency tank (about 100 km of range), so routes keep moving where CNG stations are still limited.

One platform, simpler fleets

A single 23-seat chassis covers passenger, corporate and school use — fewer parts to stock and simpler driver and technician training.

Our bus lineup for Ethiopia

One 23-seater, three powertrains

CNG-first positioning, with diesel and pure battery electric available on request. Specifications and availability for Ethiopia are confirmed in your written quotation.

Primary · CNG-first

Dual-fuel CNG

Our lead model for Ethiopia: CNG as the main fuel, plus a 15-liter petrol emergency tank for about 100 km when no CNG station is nearby.

23 seats · EURO VI · HKL6600RN6 platform
2.7 L · 110 kW · up to 300 km per CNG refill
15 L petrol emergency tank (~100 km)
Mini Bus + School Bus liveries · price on request

On request

Diesel

The same 23-seat body on a familiar fuel — a practical start for Ethiopia operators today, with a pathway to migrate fleets to CNG later.

Specifications and availability on request.

Ask about diesel

White Buckets battery electric minibus, front view

On request

Pure battery EV

Zero tailpipe emissions for city routes and ESG-led tenders. Best where depot charging and grid capacity are in place.

Battery, range and charging details on request.

Ask about electric

Inside the 23-seater

Passenger seating with two-point belts — Seating

Built for Ethiopia roads

LHD for Ethiopia — LHD and RHD both available

Ethiopia drives on the right, so our standard offer here is LHD. Left-hand drive (LHD) and right-hand drive (RHD) builds are both available across the lineup.

Powertrain	LHD	RHD	Status for Ethiopia
Dual-fuel CNG (15 L petrol emergency tank, ~100 km)	Available	Available	Primary offer
Diesel	On request	On request	On request
Pure battery EV	On request	On request	On request

Drive side, lead times and local homologation are confirmed for Ethiopia in the written quotation.

Partner path

Partner with Buckets Buses in Ethiopia

We're looking for distributors, fleet operators and pilot customers in Ethiopia. Distributor terms, export logistics, financing options and after-sales coverage are shared directly with qualified partners.

Enquire
Message us on WhatsApp with your city, use case and fleet size.
Assess
We review your routes, daily distance, fuel access and current fuel spend.
Quote
You receive a written quotation — powertrain, drive side, pricing and financing where available.
Deliver & support
Backed by the 3-year / 100,000 km warranty and a spare-parts plan for Ethiopia.

Talk to Buckets about Ethiopia

Until a local office opens, our global partnerships team handles all Ethiopia enquiries by WhatsApp and email.

Contact

Email: info@bucketsbuses.com
WhatsApp: global partnerships team

Chat on WhatsApp

To help us reply quickly

Your city or region in Ethiopia
Use case: school, corporate, public transport or fleet
Fleet size and preferred powertrain (CNG, diesel or EV)
Interest: distribution, operation or a pilot