This is very common, people will walk long distances, with great loads of things.
Bicycle
Large loads are carried via bicycle, endizi, trees, jerry cans of water.
Boda Boda
A number of years ago an influx of motorcycles arrived in Uganda. Quick, and cheap they flooded the market. The number of traffic accidents due to Boda's are very high. Due to the sudden introduction most of Uganda's infrastructure is unsuited for them. Boda drivers are quite fond of mezungus and will stop pedestrians frequently to offer rides. It is important to establish a price beforehand otherwise it will be significantly more.
Public Taxi
This is the mode of transport that I use the most. A 15 person van that has up to 19 people in it at any given time. The vans have a alternating black and white square pattern to indicate it is a taxi. A brightly lettered religious slogan is usually seen on the top of the front windshield, with one exception. Chelsea FC. A hand wave from the side of the road is all it takes to catch a taxi.
When taxis stop in villages for passengers the van is approached by meat, banana, and beverage vendors.
Special Taxi
Unmarked, unlicensed cars.
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