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Riding for a Living: Youth Bicycle Enterprising in Shinyanga and Tabora Towns, Tanzania

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dc.contributor.author Gikuri, A
dc.contributor.author Chetto, R
dc.date.accessioned 2022-12-05T10:46:15Z
dc.date.available 2022-12-05T10:46:15Z
dc.date.issued 2021
dc.identifier.citation Gikuri, A., & Chetto, R. (2021). Riding for a Living: Youth Bicycle Enterprising in Shinyanga and Tabora Towns, Tanzania. Journal of Social Sciences, Business and Technology (JSSBT), 2(1), 1-10. en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/323
dc.description Research article en_US
dc.description.abstract This study profiles the bicycle taxi business and its role in enhancing the livelihoods of young people in Shinyanga and Tabora towns, Tanzania. Four hundred and five (405) bicycle taxi operators were randomly selected, and data were primarily collected through questionnaires. Additionally, a checklist for conducting interviews was developed to gather qualitative data in conjunction with the quantitative data. Descriptive data were analyzed on demographics, bicycle possession, income, and livelihood strategies. The relationship between nominal variables was tested using chi-square. A binary logistic regression analysis revealed that age, current residence, and bicycle ownership status all affected the daily income. By far, the most important indicator of bicycle taxi earnings was age. Additionally, the study revealed a significant relationship between bicycle taxi operations and the purchasing of mobile phones, cattle, and crop farm inputs. It is probably crucial to strengthen this sector by creating an atmosphere conducive to development, especially in towns with limited public transportation options. The second is to avail support to youth on financial management and entrepreneurship. This may help young people diversify income sources and refocus on productive sectors with the potential for growth and reliable employment generation. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher JSSBT en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries Vol. 2;No. 1
dc.subject Bicycle taxi en_US
dc.subject Youth en_US
dc.subject Livelihoods en_US
dc.subject Income en_US
dc.subject Tanzania en_US
dc.title Riding for a Living: Youth Bicycle Enterprising in Shinyanga and Tabora Towns, Tanzania en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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