Why MICRA CARS are used as Taxis in IBADAN скачать в хорошем качестве

Why MICRA CARS are used as Taxis in IBADAN

In Nigeria, Each city has its own unique feature and mode of transportation which it is known for. Lagos for instance is known for its yellow and black painted buses also known as “danfo”. Osun and Ekiti state are known for their “Korope” buses. Ibadan on its part is known for its Micra taxis which are easily noticeable to visitors and inhabitants regardless of the route they tread to make their way into the city. One is often left to wonder how the Micra car, a Japanese car that won several award including the first Japanese car to win European car of the year found its way into Oyo state and has succeeded in becoming the official taxi of the state. The car got into the consciousness of Nigerians in late 2005 as it was brought it by the Motor Dealers Association (M.D.A). It began to gain ground with more demand as reviews from users shows that its fuel consumption is economical and its easy to maintain. This encourages motor drivers to think towards owning a Micra vehicle in order to reduce maintenance cost and increase profit. Hence, this made the car to be leased out on hire purchase and it gradually became the “official” taxi of Oyo state which is witnessing so much of Micra taxis. There is no doubt that Micra taxis have come to stay in Ibadan and it has become a part of day to day life. Thus, the need to access its impact on the way of life of everyone in and around Oyo state. On the other hand however, one can consider the Micra taxis to be a problem as the activities of some of the drivers of this vehicle leave much to be desired. They tend to break every known traffic law and often pose dangers to themselves and other road users, as they maneuverer into tiny spaces, which more often than not, are spots where they shouldn’t be ordinarily. They are the ‘kings’ of the road in Ibadan as private vehicle owners often leave the way for them in order to avoid collision. Some dwellers of Ibadan have also recognized other problems beyond traffic offences. It has been claimed that kidnappings and robbery operations are carried out using the Micra vehicle, as it can easily meander its way out of trouble, in the event that the criminals using the vehicle need to make an escape from law enforcement officers. Based on this, some people have advocated for the car to be banned. The truth of the matter is that there is crime on ground which must be addressed as the Micra car itself would not embark on a crime by itself, but it is only a tool been employed by some bad people in the society. So banning the Micra car as being supported by some people, wont automatically translate to an end in crime. Conclusively, Micra taxis have become a part of day to day life in Ibadan and their problem(s) can be curbed with strict guidelines and punishment to serve as lesson to potential offenders. Micra taxis have become one of the means of transportation that every single person in Ibadan can almost not do without. That is why Ibadan which is known as the Brown-Roof city is now called the Micra city. This transportation documentary could empower you with the knowledge of starting a transportation business in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.