Just wanted to share with you some of the transport stuff from here…
The main form of transportation here in Uganda is the shared taxi. This is basically a small Nissan van with four rows of seats shoved into the back licensed to carry 14 passenger – 3 per row, plus 2 in the front. This is in addition to the driver, and the conductor, who collects the money. It really isn’t too bad, especially when you compare it to matatus, which are the equivalent in Kenya. There, they shove at least 4 people per row, and if they can get away with it, 2 or 3 people will be standing and leaning over the other passengers – plus two or three in front. This basically means that there will be over 20 people in this little van at one time. Clown car if I’ve ever seen one.
Then – there are the boda bodas (or piki pikis in Kenya). These are small motorcycles, that have a padded seat on the back, and foot pegs below for passengers. Usually they carry one passenger, sometimes two. Occasionally 3 or 4. These are not strong bikes either. Small CC, bad brakes, bad suspension. But – they are amazing sometimes. They can take you through the mud, after its been pouring, huge puddles – and you don’t get anything on you! Amazing!
Last but not least are the tuktuks! Non-existent in Uganda, but in Kenya they are omnipresent. They are a little three wheeled taxi that putts around looking for fares. They are so cute. I can’t believe I am calling a form of transportation cute, but they truly are. They look like little metal bugs rolling around on the road.
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