Tanzania, March 17 -- Dar es Salaam. Despite the government approving motorcycles as a means of public transport, the rapid expansion of the bodaboda industry has increasingly put riders, passengers and other road users at risk.

While the bodaboda business remains an important source of income for many young people and provides a convenient mode of transport for the public, challenges persist in enforcing road safety laws and ensuring riders consistently comply with traffic regulations.

A cross-cutting survey conducted recently by The Citizen across Dar es Salaam revealed widespread violations of the Road Traffic Act [Cap. 168 R.E. 2023].

These included carrying more than two passengers, failing to wear protective gear, especially helm...