Tag: transport sector
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Uganda’s boda-boda drivers: digital platforms haven’t unlocked formal work or better protection, study finds
Overview: the reality behind digital labour in Uganda Globally, digital labour platforms have been hailed as a path to greater flexibility and access to work. Yet new research focusing on Uganda’s boda-boda riders—motorcycle taxi drivers who are essential to daily mobility—reveals a contrasting picture. While apps and platform-based dispatch systems offer more trips, they have…
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Tanzania Govt Pledges Stakeholder Engagement on 2026 Driver Fatigue Regulations
Government Signals Inclusive Approach to Draft Driver Fatigue Rules The Tanzanian government has announced its commitment to consider the perspectives of transport stakeholders on the draft 2026 Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) regulations addressing driver fatigue. The move signals a collaborative approach as regulators seek to balance road safety with the realities of the country’s…
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P20 Per Kilo Rice Program for Transport Workers
Introduction to the P20 Per Kilo Rice Program Starting on September 16, 2025, a significant initiative will kick off for public transport workers, allowing them to purchase rice at a subsidized rate of P20 per kilo. This program, spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture (DA), aims to alleviate some of the financial burdens faced by…
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P20/Kilo Rice Program for Transport Sector Launch
Introduction to the P20/Kilo Rice Program The much-anticipated P20 per kilo rice program is set to roll out for workers in the transport sector starting September 16, 2025. This initiative comes as a relief amid rising living costs, aiming to provide accessible staple food to public transport workers across the country. Eligibility and Initial Beneficiaries…