boda-boda
Britishnoun
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a bicycle taxi
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the bicycle rider in charge of a boda-boda
Etymology
Origin of boda-boda
from English border border
Example Sentences
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He does not think his job driving a motorbike taxi - known locally as a "boda-boda" - will be able to help his family get over the hurdles they now face.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025
So far only about 2,000 boda-boda drivers have switched from petrol to electric.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2024
But if you go beyond the city, it is a different story - and that is a huge disincentive for most boda-boda drivers I spoke to when I was in Nairobi.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2024
They are also teaming up with creditors to offer cheap loans, which is the only way boda-boda drivers can afford to buy their own vehicles.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2024
There have been arrests, condemnation and calls for action to better regulate the boda-boda industry.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2022
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