The motorbike (Okada) evolution on Nigeria’s crowded roads
By Guardian Exclusive
16 October 2019 |
3:52 pm
Known for its nightmare traffic and badly maintained roads, getting to work in Lagos is a daily ordeal that often lasts hours. Sensing an opportunity, a growing number of ride-hailing services have stepped into the chaos bringing order to the traditional "Okada" motorbike system that has long whizzed perilously around Lagos.
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