EDITORIAL: Monitor riders road stunts to save lives
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The Citizen
The Citizen
Motorcycle stunt riding is gaining popularity in Tanzanian cities, but it is causing havoc for pedestrians and other road users. It is a sad reality that daredevil exploits performed by motorcyclists on the nation’s highways and service roads are quickly becoming a pastime, resulting in accidents and serious injuries. Aside from stunts, roller-skating and dancing at major intersections are popular, exposing them to accidents and becoming a nuisance to the public. The tragic death of a young but well-known stunt performer in Dar es Salaam in a car accident serves as a reminder of how perilous i…