DODOMA, Tanzania
The government of Tanzania has said that in the period from 2022 to 2024, a total of 1,113 people has lost their lives due to accidents caused by motorcycles (BodaBoda) in the country.
Speaking
in Parliament on Tuesday February 11, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs,
Daniel Sillo said that the accidents killed 759 motorcycle drivers, 283
passengers and 71 pedestrians who were hit by a motorcycle.
"I
call on all motorcyclists to comply with the road safety law in order to reduce
accidents that affect many citizens and reduce the workforce in our
nation," he said.
In
addition, Mr. Sillo called on the public to avoid riding motorcycles with more
than one passenger known as 'mishikaki' to avoid more serious consequences.
According
to the research conducted by our reporter, most accidents are caused by over speeding,
avoiding road safety rules, driving a motorcycle while drunk and without
wearing a helmet.
In
Tanzania and other African countries where motorcycles are major mode of
transport in the urban and remote areas, the motorcycle accidents are a silent
killer.
Motorcycles are less stable
and less visible than cars and often have high performance capabilities. When
motorcycles crash, their riders lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle, so
they're more likely to be injured or killed.
Motorcycle riders are up
to 29 times more likely to die in a motorcycle crash than
in a car accident.
Though deadly, Bodaboda transport play a crucial role in the transportation system, providing affordable and accessible access to movement for many Tanzanians, especially in urban areas.
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