Taxis in Morocco: 80% of old vehicles scrapped

The urban landscape has changed. According to figures revealed by the Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, the vast modernization project launched by the State has reached cruising speed: nearly eight out of ten taxis have been renewed nationwide. This program, supported by public subsidies, has made it possible to replace an aging fleet with new, safer and above all more economical vehicles. The gain is immediate for professionals as well as for the environment, with an average reduction in fuel consumption of 40%, thus limiting polluting emissions and improving passenger comfort.

However, despite these advances, the green revolution is stalling. The minister acknowledges that the adoption of electric or hybrid taxis remains marginal, confined to a few isolated initiatives. The brakes are identified: an acquisition cost deemed prohibitive compared to thermal models and, above all, a glaring lack of charging infrastructure adapted to the constraints of a profession where every minute counts. Range and charging time remain major obstacles for drivers covering long daily distances.

For the future, the Interior Department is optimistic but realistic. A strategic study was launched at the end of December 2025 to rethink the sector in depth. Abdelouafi Laftit is counting on rapid technological evolution - falling battery prices, increased range - for electric to finally become a viable option. In the meantime, the government reaffirms its willingness to support any ecological initiative, aware that transport remains one of the most energy-intensive sectors in the country.