Cuba is facing its most severe fuel shortage in recent years, and electric transport has emerged as the primary way to maintain population mobility. After the United States cut off oil exports from Venezuela and threatened sanctions against other suppliers, the island has seen a sharp drop in available fuel. Classic cars, which for decades defined the look of Cuban roads, are increasingly giving way to electric buses, electric tricycles, and bicycles.

In the Alamar suburb, state-run electric bicycle taxis have become the only regular transport for residents. Drivers make dozens of trips daily, compensating for the lack of diesel and gasoline. Local residents note that private carriers remain too expensive, so electric transport is what ensures accessible movement under strict rationing conditions.

Cuban authorities have announced a comprehensive fuel-saving plan aimed at keeping key services operational. In practice, this means residents view the shift to electric power as effectively the only way to avoid paralyzing the country.

This situation highlights the contrast between U.S. political decisions and life on the island: sanctions intended to increase pressure on Havana have forced Cuba to accelerate its transition to electric transport, which has become the foundation of everyday mobility.