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Green Motion Launches in Senegal
The latest expansion is the first in the country and will service Green Motion customers at Dakar International Airport and Dakar downtown.
May 6, 2022
The Green Motion Senegal team: Fallou Sambe, Alioune Maodo Diaw, Daouda Diallo, and Serigne Kend.
Photo: Green Motion
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Environmentally focused car rental brand Green Motion announced this week the launch of their latest African franchise Green Motion Senegal, continuing their expansion throughout the continent.
Acquired by car rental professional Fallou Sambe, Green Motion Senegal will initially service car rental customers travelling to Dakar International Airport and Dakar downtown, before expanding its presence in major destinations throughout the country.
"We are delighted to be celebrating the official opening of Green Motion in Senegal, marking the continued expansion of our brand in Africa," said Green Motion founder & CEO Richard Lowden. "I would like to congratulate and welcome franchise owner Fallou Sambe and his team. We look forward to working with them on the development of our brand in their beautiful country."
"Myself and my team are very happy to be joining the Green Motion network," added Green Motion Senegal franchise owner Fallou Sambe. "We are ready to welcome Green Motion customers to Senegal and give them the highest levels of service and top quality rental vehicles."
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