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World Service,2 mins

Uganda's boda boda motorbike taxis

The Fifth Floor

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If you've ever been to Uganda's capital Kampala, you'll recognise a boda boda. The motorbike taxis can cut a 2 hour gridlocked journey down to 15 minutes so it's not surprising they are popular. But how safe do you feel holding on to the waist of the driver while they nip in and out of the traffic, maybe even jumping a few red lights too? Here's ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Swahili's Ali Mutasa. Image: Two men on a motorbike in Uganda Credit: ISAAC KASAMANI/AFP/Getty Images

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