Zimbabwe’s e-tricycle regulations threaten rural women’s livelihoods

Daires Mutamangira, an e-tricycle operator in Zimbabwe, was fined by police for lacking registration and a driver’s license, highlighting a crackdown on e-tricycles in rural areas like Hauna. Annual licensing costs are prohibitive for many women, who rely on these vehicles for income and essential transport. The police’s enforcement has severely impacted their livelihoods, reducing profits and forcing some women to hide their tricycles to avoid fines.

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