It's time to evolve Kenya's urban transportation

Traffic jam along Globe overpass, Nairobi, November 23, 2022. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Given the many activities that young people nowadays have to attend to, such as demanding careers, vibrant social lives, family commitments, and personal growth, the limited time they have left should not be wasted sitting in traffic for hours on end.

Furthermore, with the cost of oil recently reaching unprecedented highs, there is definitely a case to consider the monetary savings that come with switching your mobility from four wheels to two.

For example, whereas a standard 1,500cc vehicle can have a fuel consumption rate of up to 15km per litre, a decent street-focused motorcycle can reach heady highs of between 30 and 40 kilometres for every litre of petrol consumed. People living on the outskirts of town, in particular, can cut their fuel bills in half by switching their modes of transportation to motorcycles.

Saving fuel also helps with environmental conservation efforts. Motorcycles emit fewer greenhouse gases and have a lower congestion footprint because their engines are smaller and use less fuel.

As Kenya, like many other countries, faces climate change and environmental degradation challenges, motorcycle riding can help to mitigate these issues. Individuals, for example, can contribute to lowering their carbon footprint and air pollution by riding motorcycles to work or transporting goods.