Bodaboda

Bodaboda called a pedicab or a motorcycle taxi in East Africa ( from English border so limit, even Boda boda - ). Both the bicycle or motorcycle and the driver called Bodaboda.

Appearance

On a stable standard bicycle from many Indian or Chinese production, a locally produced robust porter is attached with a foam seat cushion. Be transported passengers and goods.

Origin and Name

The first Bodaboda were ( in part as a smuggler ) active in the 1960s and 1970s between the Ugandan- Kenyan border and spread steadily from there to other regions.

Others

Compared to the commonly used in Asia rickshaw taxis Bodaboda have many advantages. They are easier, faster and cheaper, especially. However, in most non- African states, two people on a standard bike not admitted.

In the area of ​​origin of Bodaboda (Uganda, Kenya) dominate, especially in the urban areas is now on many routes motorcycle taxis. They are also sometimes called Bodaboda. Currently working in Uganda estimated 200,000 men as a professional bicycle and already 80,000 as motorized Bodaboda ( end of 2004).