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Ethiopian capital bans motorbikes to curb crime

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Ethiopian capital bans motorbikes to curb crime

submitted over 6 years ago by lexacon

Ethiopian capital bans motorbikes to curb crime
  • The Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, has banned motorbikes to reduce crime, with the mayor citing that criminals often use them for robberies.
  • While businesses are exempt, food delivery companies have been impacted as their bikes have been seized by authorities.
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    Yemisi over 6 years ago
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    Many African countries are now joining in this after bans have been placed in most African cities and thank God. There have been too many cases of crimes perpetrated in split seconds with these motorbikes. These bikes are becoming a quick getaway for criminals. This is the best thing to do and even though legitimate businesses will be affected, this is the best line of action if we are going to stop living with these pollutants messing up our roads so we fasttrack development into first world status.

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