Bicycle Mechanics Reeping Big From The Lock-down


Bicycle mechanics are experiencing a boom in the number of people seeking their services and spare parts because of the ban on public transport. 

President, Yoweri Museveni banned both public and private transport with the exception of emergency and cargo vehicles as part of the prevention measures against Covid19.

He urged Ugandans that where it is inevitable, they can use bicycles or walk as the alternative means of reaching their different destinations in their locality. 

This has forced many Ugandans to resort to bicycles to run their errands. Apparently, this has created a boom in business for bicycle dealers and mechanics across the country.  

Arnold Muhumuza, a bicycle mechanic in Kyebando, a Kampala suburb, says he receives many clients in need of spare parts because some of them had kept their bicycles for long without use and have pulled them out because of the transport ban. He however, says finding spare parts is very hard since most dealers have closed their shops because of the Covid19 lock down. 


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