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Boda boda cyclists in Kampala, February 2020

SafeBoda promised safety – but its riders are under pressure to speed

At its core, the ride-hailing model, which classifies riders as independent contractors doing poorly paid 'gig work' rather than as employees earning a wage, undermines its own safety ambitions

Ride-hailing apps: Will tech solve our transport issues or will the issues break the new companies?

Movement in Kampala otherwise is too expensive with no set price regulation for trips, too disorganised and too slow. But do these companies need more app features to stay relevant and become profitable or are they doomed by the city?

SafeBoda promised safety – but its riders are under pressure to speed

Ride-hailing apps: Will tech solve our transport issues or will the issues break the new companies?

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