TED Talks Daily Africa's path to clean mobility -- driven by motorcycles | Adetayo Bamiduro
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Dec 22, 2022 The discussion highlights the challenges faced by gas-powered motorcycle taxis in African cities, focusing on pollution and economic exclusion. Adetayo Bamiduro presents a vision for cleaner transportation through electric motorcycles. The initiative aims to empower drivers and transform urban mobility, addressing urgent environmental needs in rapidly growing megacities like Lagos. This innovative approach promises not just to green the transport system but also to uplift the livelihoods of those in the informal economy.
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Challenges and Importance of Motorcycle Taxis in Lagos
- Lagos, Nigeria faces challenges like limited infrastructure, pollution, and congestion, making commutes difficult, especially for low-income communities.
- Motorcycle taxis are crucial for transportation, but drivers face economic exclusion and rely on polluting gas-powered vehicles.
Exploitation and Pollution from Gas-Powered Motorcycles
- Informal motorcycle taxi drivers are often exploited by loan sharks due to their inability to afford clean vehicles, leading to high operational costs and pollution.
- This reliance on old gas engines significantly contributes to environmental pollution, projected to reach 1.7 gigatons of emissions annually in Africa.
Three-Part Solution for Clean Mobility
- Provide motorcycle taxi drivers access to electric vehicles, battery swaps, maintenance, and emergency assistance.
- The drivers' revenue covers fleet and battery costs, while partners fund R&D and technology.