They've been banned in many districts in bustling Lagos. Commuters who rely on the taxis are in a pickle. And the drivers can't earn a living. What's behind this prohibition?
The motorcycle taxi ban in parts of Lagos took effect on June 1. Thousands of bikes were seized when drivers violated the ban. The vehicles were subsequently crushed. The ban will be expanded to additional districts on Sept. 1.Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images
Samson, who used to make up to $24 per day but now, now says he brings home less than $5 after the day's work in these less trafficked districts."It has become hard for me to feed my children," he says. Drivers are also up in arms about enforcement. Some allege that the police have accosted drivers for no reason.
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