The potential role of mobile phone technology in rural motorcycle and three-wheeler taxi services in Africa

Divall, D; Kureya, Tendayi; Bishop, Tom; Barber, Caroline; Green, Cathy; Clark, Sam

doi:10.1080/03081060.2020.1851446

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“…As public transport in the city is largely based on minibuses (Goodfellow & Mukwaya, 2021; Siya et al, 2019, p. S134), roads are frequently congested and fast motorcycle taxis, called Boda‐Bodas, have become popular. Customers value them for their availability and ability to bypass the daily traffic, while in the rural areas they ensure access to villages that are not connected to bus services or to the road network at all (Divall et al, 2021). In some places, using a Boda‐Boda is the only alternative to walking (Öbom, 2020, p. 13), making it the most widespread form of short‐distance transport in Uganda, and an important economic sector, employing almost 3% of the county's population in 2014 (UNBS, 2016, p. 29).…”

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The fast and the victorious: Mobility, motorcyclists and political mobilisation in Uganda

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Doevenspeck

2023

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As in other African countries, activists in Uganda play an important role during political campaigns. Monetary handouts, called ‘transport refund’, often facilitate their participation. Although these handouts often cover more than just the costs of transportation, the label indicates that mobility is seen as an important financial item for campaign activists. Despite this, little has been published about the role that mobility plays in the processes of political mobilisation in Africa. This article therefore examines mobility as an important yet neglected aspect of political mobilisation by evaluating the role of motorcycle taxi riders during elections in Uganda. Usually referred to as Boda‐Bodas, they are essential short‐distance transport providers in the country. Beyond that, being Boda‐Boda has become a way of survival, a form of social organisation, and a promise that every youth can make a living if he dares to face the dangers of the country's accident‐prone roads. Politicians have since discovered the potential of these bold young men and recruit them en masse ahead of elections. Based on fieldwork conducted between 2018 and 2022, this paper examines the unique mobilities inherent in Boda‐Bodas. It finds that characteristic mobilities enable their movements as transport providers and argues that these mobilities also enhance political rallies. Boda‐Boda motorcycle riders have therefore become a crucial activist group during political campaigns in Uganda.

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Section: Boda‐boda In Uganda: Mobile and Mobilisedmentioning

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The fast and the victorious: Mobility, motorcyclists and political mobilisation in Uganda

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2023

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“…The current literature show that, the inclusion of similar feature resulted to positive outcomes in existing mobile apps such as uber, twende, and taxify in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, and other cities in the country (Divall et al, 2021). The mentioned apps use real-time driver information and live global position system (GPS) enabled maps to pick up the passengers' location and connect the passenger to the nearest driver.…”

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Mobile technology for street trading in Tanzania: A design science research approach for determining user requirements

Rumanyika

Apiola

Mramba

et al. 2021

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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Street trading is an economic activity that is conducted by street traders in numerous urban parts of Tanzania. Street traders use mobile technology to search for markets.This study mapped the wants and needs of Tanzanian street traders and their customers in order to better understand the potential and pitfalls of technology to help their trade activities. Qualitative data were collected using in-depth interviews with 22 street traders and 22 customers. In addition, two focus group discussions with 20 participants, including street traders and customers, were conducted. Data were analyzed through content analysis. The results identified a number of technology wants and needs shared by traders and customers that would ease the customers' access to products they want, and support the traders to promote their products, locate where the users are, support business growth, and predict sales potential. This research study contributes to understanding the technology needs of one marginalized group in Tanzania. The study facilitates discussion on the suitability of design research in the context of informal worker communities, and it points toward a path for design research of information systems that are grounded on the needs and knowledge of end-users in their communities and contexts of use.

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“…Online motorcycle taxi services utilize the sophistication of gadgets and applications to provide more accessible means of transportation. Consumers can quickly order a motorbike taxi via the application, and the motorbike taxi driver will pick them up at the specified location [3]- [5]. The trend of using online motorcycle taxi services is growing rapidly, driven by the ease, comfort and efficiency they offer.…”

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The Influence of Service Quality and Price on The Decision to Use Grab Services

Rauf,

Darman,

Hunowu

2023

Econ. entrep.

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This research was conducted to determine the influence of service quality and price on the decision to use Grab services in Gorontalo. The sampling technique used was Accidental Sampling by determining 50 respondents. The research method uses quantitative descriptive with the Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS). The results of this research show that Service Quality and Price significantly influence the Decision to Use Grab Services with an F value of 22.528, with a total influence of 0.484 or 48.4%. Service Quality has a significant effect on the Decision to Use Grab Services with a t-value of 4.021, Price has a significant effect on the Decision to Use Grab Services with a t-value of 3.415.

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The potential role of mobile phone technology in rural motorcycle and three-wheeler taxi services in Africa

Cited by 16 publications

References 8 publications

The fast and the victorious: Mobility, motorcyclists and political mobilisation in Uganda

The fast and the victorious: Mobility, motorcyclists and political mobilisation in Uganda

Mobile technology for street trading in Tanzania: A design science research approach for determining user requirements

The Influence of Service Quality and Price on The Decision to Use Grab Services

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