After a 5-year run in the East-African market, Ugandan-founded bike-hailing startup, Safeboda has announced its exit from Kenya. This may have resulted from the effect of COVID-19 among other unconfir…
Ugandan regulator to place commercial motorcycles under e-hailing companies
The Ugandan government is proposing strict regulations for regular bodaboda and taxi operators in the city, a move that will see them operate under the likes of SafeBoda, Uber, and Bolt. What effect c…
“We haven’t commenced operations in Ibadan.” — SafeBoda country manager
Following reports making rounds about SafeBoda’s launch in Ibadan, Nigeria, the bike-hailing company’s country manager has refuted the claims while clarifying launch plans…
Months after rumoured expansion to Lagos, there is still no SafeBoda
After rumours of launch in Nigeria, East African motorcycle hailing startup, SafeBoda’s ship is yet to berth. Here’s a possible reason for the delay.…
From Kampala to Nairobi, SafeBoda is taking on East Africa’s public transport challenges
While Boda Bodas (commercial motorcycles in most parts of East Africa) are creating alternative avenues for youth employment, the impact of accidents is placing huge strains on the Uganda health budge…
