N’Djamena regulates motorcycle taxis to improve safety
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The city of N’Djamena, Chad, began a program to regulate and identify motorcycle taxi drivers, locally known as “clandomen”, to improve road safety and organize urban transport.
The N’Djamena city council, through the Multisectoral Steering Committee for Urban Transport (CMPTU), launched the initiative with a ceremony on September 19, 2026. As part of the initial phase, the city provided 200 motorcycle taxi drivers with vests, badges, and helmets. These drivers now display the equipment as part of the new regulations.
The president of the N’Djamena motorcycle taxi drivers’ association welcomed the program, thanking the mayor, Sénoussi Hassana Abdoulaye, for his ongoing efforts. Roasna Rodrigue, president of the CMPTU, explained that the program aims to create a system where drivers are identified, passengers have more information, and the city can better manage urban transport. Each registered driver receives an identification card with a unique number and QR code for easy recognition.
Authorities encouraged parents to choose motorcycle taxis with visible identification for their children’s transportation. Mayor Abdoulaye himself wore a vest and helmet at the launch event, demonstrating the city’s commitment to the program.
