Commercial motorcycle riders (boda boda) in
Mbale City have asked for more time to enable them get riding permits.
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Police
last week launched an operation against riders without riding permits and in
Mbale City alone, over 50 people have been arrested.
Twaha
Wanagali a rider at the KCB bank stage says the permit which ranges from 50,000
to 100,000 shillings is expensive for most riders who have other pressing needs
like fending for their families.
Mwambu
Mwalye from Nkoma stage has asked for a five months grace period to enable
riders comply with the requirement. The continued Police operations will push
many young people out of the boda boda business to criminality.
Rogers
Taitika the Elgon Region Police Spokesman says the operations follow increased
road accidents caused by boda boda riders. Taitika has asked the riders to
comply with the policy. He says boda boda riders should acquire the relevant
riding skills before getting riding permits to reduce road accidents.
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