Boda boda blockchain boost: How tech is tracking Africa’s motorbike taxis

Nodle’s underlying blockchain infrastructure will enable real-time location data of motorcycle taxis in East Africa financed by Watu.

Boda bodas are synonymous with life in East Africa, and in bustling cities like Nairobi, Kampala and Dar es Salaam, these motorbike taxis are the best way to weave your way to your destination.

For millions of Africans, boda bodas are a primary mode of transport and a vital means of income. The sector is about to experience a wave of fresh innovation, with blockchain technology set to provide real-time tracking of vehicles financed by asset financing company Watu.

In an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, Watu outlined a new partnership with Nodle’s blockchain-powered decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) to enhance vehicle tracking of motorbikes it has financed.

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