Browsing by Author "Paul, Opiyo"

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Safety, health and environmental impacts of commercial motorcycles in Sub-Saharan African cities
(Routledge, 2023-09) Simon, Ntramah; Krijn, Peters; Jack, Jenkins; Marion, M. Mugisha; Reginald, Chetto; Fredrick, Owino; Patrick O., Hayombe; Paul, Opiyo; Rosemarie T., Santos; Ted, Johnson
In Sub-Saharan Africa, vulnerable road users make up approxi- mately 50% of all traffic fatalities. Despite the dangers of using motorcycles for transportation, the usage of motorcycles—and more recently, motor tricycles—for both personal and commercial purposes has increased exponentially in most Sub-Saharan African cities. The study sought to study the safety, health and environ- mental impact of commercial motorcycles in Sub-Saharan African cities. Two cities—the national capital and a secondary city—were selected in each of our five study countries: Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Using a mixed-methods approach, motor- cycle taxi operators were surveyed and key transport stakeholders were interviewed in these ten cities. In Ghana, where both motor- cycle and motor-tricycle taxis are officially banned but continue to operate, we also surveyed motor-tricycle taxi operators. The results indicated variability in accident occurrence across countries for both minor and major road traffic collisions (RTCs) among motor- cycle/tricycle taxi riders. Apart from Liberia, motorcycle/tricycle taxi unions in our study countries contribute to improving the safety of their riders. Interest in electric bikes is low amongst riders in all five countries, with education and infrastructure provision required to cause a shift from conventional bikes to electric bikes.
The urban motorcycle taxi sector in Sub-Saharan Africa: needs, practices and equity issues
(Urban, Planning and Transport Research, 2024-05-13) Fredrick, Owino; Krijn, Peters; Jack, Jenkins; Paul, Opiyo; Reginald, Chetto; Simon, Ntramah; Mugisha, Marion Mutabazi; ames, Vincent; Ted, P. Johnson; Rosemarie, T. Santos; Patrick, Hayombe
Motorcycle taxis in Sub-Saharan Africa are an essential compo- nent of the urban transport mix, providing vital services - such as access to markets, education and health facilities - to citty dwell- ers across the continent. Transport regulators and policymakers have nonetheless remained reluctant to engage with this expanding sector, which seems to be the prefereed mode of transport. Primary data were collected in five Sub-Saharan African countries during the last quarter of 2020 using qualitative interviews with key stakeholders relevant to the urban motor- cycle taxi sector and quantitative motorcycle taxi operator sur- veys. There is a substantial prospect to come up with best practices within this sector by identifying and learning from the experiences of various stakeholders including motorcycle taxi and motor tricycle taxi operators, unions, institutions, traffic police, and users of these services. In additon, the data shows that there are ample opportunities for increased collaboration between the stakeholders, to ensure the sector’s continuos con- tribution to socio-economic development. Planning for a more sustainable and integrated transport system in Sub-Saharan African cities requires acknowledging the significant position taken up in this by the motorcycle and tricycle taxi.