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East Africa: Future on the motorcycle

East Africa: Future on the motorcycle

We’ve written a book about East African motorcycle taxis. Now Google is launching its own navigation features for this industry —…
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Michael Hafner
Mudflap-Wisdom: If it’s written on a motorcycle, it must be true

Mudflap-Wisdom: If it’s written on a motorcycle, it must be true

We’re working in the Boda Boda Book (which probably will be upgraded to be the Big Boda Boda Book), it’s going on well, but it might be…
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Michael Hafner
“I feel cool when I ride” … — talking to Boda Boda riders about their lives

“I feel cool when I ride” … — talking to Boda Boda riders about the...

Boda bodas, the motorbike taxis in Uganda, are an important lifeline in the public transportation network and a perspective for the future…
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Michael Hafner
How is life in Africa’s megacities?

How is life in Africa’s megacities?

It’s just a snapshot: The Boda Boda Book provides insights into the daily routines of a developing middle class. — A photo documentary…
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Michael Hafner
Just Boys on Bikes?

Just Boys on Bikes?

Boda Bodas in Uganda, the famous motorcycle taxis, are quite a big industry with important economic impact. And there are some of the…
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Michael Hafner
The Boda Boda Book

The Boda Boda Book

Boda Bodas are the lifelines of Uganda’s cities, they are — compared to other motorcycles — massive hulks of steel, they are a subculture…
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Michael Hafner
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