Indian mechanic invents ‘social distancing’ motorbike
An Indian school drop-out has built a motorbike with a one-metre gap between the rider and the passenger to drive home the importance of social distancing in the coronavirus pandemic.…
The motorbike (Okada) evolution on Nigeria’s crowded roads
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…
Rwandan women take on men as “moto” drivers
A growing number of Rwandan women are learning to become motorbike drivers in an industry that until now has been dominated by men.…
Motorbike taxi drivers train in road safety to improve transport in South Sudan
Motorbike Taxi drivers in Maban County, South Sudan recently received road safety training in a program meant to help improve safety standards among operators while riding on the road. The exercise was…
Self-driving motorcycle
BMW has released the video footage of its first self-driving motorbike. The motorcycle is an autonomous version of its R1200GS motorcycle. It is sleek, fast, powerful and needs no one to ride…