Governance in Structuring the Electric Taxi Pilot in Bogota: Gobernanza en la estructuración del proyecto piloto de taxis eléctricos en Bogotá

Abstract

The global discourse on environmental preservation and the urgent need to develop fair, equitable, and sustainable
development models has gained significant momentum. Within this context, the transportation sector
is increasingly recognized as a focus for initiatives aimed at mitigating the adverse impacts associated with
fossil fuel use, including the adoption of electromobility. Colombia has demonstrated a political commitment
to the electrification of public transportation, which has facilitated the development of pilot projects involving
electric buses, taxis, and trucks. These initiatives have unveiled various challenges in financial, regulatory, and technical spheres, all of which have been effectively addressed through governance during the structuring
and implementation phases. This governance has proven crucial in yielding positive public policy outcomes,
bringing together diverse stakeholders, and advancing electromobility across different segments of urban
transportation in the nation. A review of relevant literature supports this argument and underscores the importance
of tailoring approaches to specific territorial contexts. A notable example is Bogota, which successfully
implemented an innovative pilot project for electric taxis, where governance was applied informally yet
effectively to ensure the successful structuring and execution of the initiative. This experience underscores the
pivotal role of governance in the widespread adoption of electromobility across the country.

Keywords

governance

transition

pilot

electric taxi

experience

Bogota