Uganda's boda boda bikes are deadly polluters: Study models how going electric could save lives

Uganda's boda boda bikes are deadly polluters: Study models how going electric could save lives

In Uganda, motorcycles known as boda bodas are a key part of the transport system. The country has more than 1.5 million boda bodas on the road, amounting to roughly 70% of all vehicles. Boda bodas are crucial in providing last-mile transport for people and goods on short trips because they can nip through heavy traffic fast. But their exhaust fumes also pollute the air. Gabriel Okello researches air quality and air pollution in Africa, and exam…

Uganda’s boda boda bikes are deadly polluters: study models how going electric could save lives

In Uganda, motorcycles known as boda bodas are a key part of the transport system. The country has over 1.5 million boda bodas on the road, amounting to roughly 70% of all vehicles. Boda bodas are crucial in providing last mile transport for people and goods on short trips because they can nip through heavy traffic fast. But their exhaust fumes also pollute the air. Gabriel Okello researches air quality and air pollution in Africa, and examined …

Uganda’s Deadly Boda Boda Bikes and How Going Electric Could Save Lives

In Uganda, motorcycles known as boda bodas are a key part of the transport system. The country has over 1.5 million boda bodas on the road, amounting to roughly 70% of all vehicles. Boda bodas are crucial in providing last mile transport for people and goods on short trips because they can nip through heavy traffic fast. But their exhaust fumes also pollute the air. Gabriel Okello researches air quality and air pollution in Africa and examined h…

Uganda's boda boda bikes are deadly polluters: study models how going electric could save lives

In Uganda, motorcycles known as boda bodas are a key part of the transport system. The country has over 1.5 million boda bodas on the road, amounting to roughly 70% of all vehicles. Boda bodas are crucial in providing last mile transport for people and goods on short trips because they can nip through

URA engages Boda boda Operators on Advance Income Tax - Uganda Revenue Authority

Uganda Revenue Authority has engaged boda boda operators on their rights and obligations to contribute to nation building by paying advance income tax. Isaac Aijuka, the Ag. Supervisor Tax Education Outreach South Western Region engaged and sensitized boda boda riders at their different stages, educating them about advance income tax for transport services. “Motor vehicles […] The post URA engages Boda boda Operators on Advance Income Tax appear…