Motorcycle taxi programme is associated with reduced risk of road traffic crash among motorcycle taxi drivers in Kampala, Uganda

Muni, Kennedy; Kobusingye, Olive; Mock, C.; Hurvitz, Philip M.; Guthrie, Brandon L.

doi:10.1080/17457300.2019.1594952

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“…Similarly, in Thailand, a safety-riding program targeting motorcyclists, reduced motorcycle-related injuries by 30% ( 46 ). Two studies from Uganda and South Africa showed that safety training and the provision of safe equipment through ride-sharing programs results in a reduction in crash risk ( 47 , 48 ).…”

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Evidence From the Decade of Action for Road Safety: A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions in Low and Middle-Income Countries

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Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of road safety interventions in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), considering the principles of systems theory presented in the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety.Methods: We conducted a systematic review according to PRISMA guidelines. We searched for original research studies published during 2011–2019 in the following databases: Medline, Embase, PsycInfo, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane library, Global Health Library, ProQuest and TRID. We included studies conducted in LMICs, evaluating the effects of road traffic safety interventions and reporting health-related outcomes.Results: Of 12,353 non-duplicate records, we included a total of 33 studies. Most interventions were related to legislation and enforcement (n = 18), leadership (n = 5) and speed management (n = 4). Overall, legislation and enforcement interventions appear to have the largest impact. Few studies were found for road infrastructure, vehicle safety standard and post crash response interventions.Conclusion: Based on the currently available evidence, legislation and enforcement interventions appear most impactful in LMICs. However, many interventions remain understudied and more holistic approaches capturing the complexity of road transport systems seem desirable.Systematic Review Registration:https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=197267, identifier CRD42020197267.

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Evidence From the Decade of Action for Road Safety: A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions in Low and Middle-Income Countries

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“…To achieve this, targeted trainings and campaigns should be tailored to improve the riding skills of riders but also introduce empathic driving for drivers. Some researchers like Muni et al (2019) have reported the success of targeted training programs. Their study showed that, as compared to other riders in Kampala, safeboda riders engaged in safer ridding behaviors because of the rigorous road safety training and the "sense of community" that was instilled in them.…”

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“…In a cross-sectional study, the sample size used was 200 boda boda riders (Siya et al, 2019). In two studies comparing the behavior of safeboda riders and regular riders, sample sizes of 400 and 342 riders were deemed necessary (Muni et al, 2018(Muni et al, , 2019.…”

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“…Although this study did not seek to compare behavior between safeboda riders and regular riders, a methodology similar that in Muni et al (2019) was used to determine the sample size. Helmet use is a behavior whose statistics are easily accessible as compared to other behaviors; therefore, it was used as a basis to calculate sample size.…”

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A Cross-Sector Framework to Boost the Sustainable Implementation of Integrated Transport and Spatial Strategies to Improve Safety and Mobility of Moto-Taxi Riders

Mwebesa¹,

Chou²,

Yoh³

et al. 2021

Front. Sustain. Cities

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Globally, motorcycle riders make up the biggest percentage of vulnerable road user fatalities. The percentages are higher in African cities where moto-taxi transport is not only the most readily available mode of transport but also a source of income for many especially the youth. Many African cities are re-strategizing on how to sustainably deal with problems like traffic congestion, unplanned development, flooding, air and noise pollution. The authors carried out a questionnaire survey targeting a variety of road safety stakeholders to identify road safety solutions that they think best fit the current situation. Another questionnaire survey targeting moto-taxi riders was carried out, and the data analyzed by SEM to identify how different solutions interact to affect the behavior of riders. Results show that education and training programs have the biggest effect on improving behavior of riders as they adapt to new city regulations such as zoning. Other aspects such as presence of customers, behavior of other road users, road environment were also explored. Currently, city authorities in some developing nations are looking to introduce spatial regulations such as zoning and traffic management strategies such as exclusive lanes. Therefore, the contribution of this study is a proposal of a combination of solutions that different road safety stakeholders in developing countries can contribute toward the sustainable improvement of the safety of riders.

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“…There are still gaps in available data for formulation of policy and reducing associate risk to RTC. Various studies conducted in Africa are localized to only specific geographic regions and only assessed factors related to road safety or injuries among riders, pedestrians, first aid givers, and commercial drivers [ 14 – 17 ]. These studies also, on a few occasions, assessed the factors associated with the damages resulting from RTC or type of treatment received by victims as well as the means of transport [ 14 – 17 ].…”

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Factors associated with motorcycle-related road traffic crashes in Africa, a Scoping review from 2016 to 2022

Konlan

Hayford²

2022

BMC Public Health

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Background The toll associated with road traffic crashes (RTC) is high, and the burden of injury is disproportionately borne by pedestrians and motor riders, particularly in developing countries. This study synthesized the factors associated with motorcycle-related RTC in Africa. Methods The PICO framework and the PRISMA guidelines for conducting reviews were incorporated in searching, screening, and reporting the findings. Advanced search in five electronic databases (Google Scholar, PubMed Central, Scopus, CINAHL, and Embase) yielded 2552 titles and 22 from manual search, filtered for 2016 to 2022 (to generate 1699) and then further for primary studies (854). Through the title, abstract and full-text screening, 22 were appropriate for this review. Data extraction was done by the two researchers independently, and the results were compared. Convergent synthesis was adopted to integrate results, transformed into a narrative, and analyzed using thematic synthesis. Results The four main themes identified were the rider-related, non-rider-related factors, prevalence and severity of injuries from RTC, and the measures to reduce RTC. The behavioral factors associated with RTC were alcohol use, smoking, use of illicit drugs, tiredness of rider, poor knowledge on traffic regulations, more than one pillow rider, lack of rider license, non-observance of traffic regulations, and non-use of personal protective equipment. Road traffic crashes were common among younger age and male gender. Other factors identified included poor road network, unplanned stoppage by police, unlawful vehicular packing, increased urbanization, and slippery floors. Conclusion There is the need to institute multi-sectoral measures that target riders’ behavior change. Coordinated efforts should target governments, enforcement authorities, and regulatory bodies to enforce enactment that ensures safe use of roads.

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Motorcycle taxi programme is associated with reduced risk of road traffic crash among motorcycle taxi drivers in Kampala, Uganda

Cited by 14 publications

References 19 publications

Evidence From the Decade of Action for Road Safety: A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions in Low and Middle-Income Countries

Evidence From the Decade of Action for Road Safety: A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions in Low and Middle-Income Countries

A Cross-Sector Framework to Boost the Sustainable Implementation of Integrated Transport and Spatial Strategies to Improve Safety and Mobility of Moto-Taxi Riders

Factors associated with motorcycle-related road traffic crashes in Africa, a Scoping review from 2016 to 2022

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