Commercial motorbike activities in Muyuka: Origin, development and impact. A historical perspective, 1997-2011.

Abstract

Within the past two decades, commercial motorbikes have become a permanent feature of our roads especially in the semi-urban and rural areas of Cameroon. This new method of transportation has filled a gap in the urban transportation sector in Cameroon, thereby play up a role of additional services and benefits in most communities hitherto. This study is about the origin, development and impact of commercial motorbikes in the Muyuka area. It explains how the use of motorbikes for commercial transportation started in the area. Attention is focused on many aspects of this very important activity, including an x-ray of the way commercial motorbike activity have affected the lives of the people and the society. The increasing growth in the number of commercial motorbikes came to solve mobility needs of many people. It also came with a host of opportunities including employment and revenue generating sources. The impact of commercial motorbikes cannot be overemphasized. This is so because it came with accompanying challenges like motorbike accidents involving fatalities and theft. Its conclusion is obvious and points to the relevance of commercial motorbike activity in Muyuka and in fact all of our towns. Information for the study was obtained from various sources such as primary and secondary sources.