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Egypt phases out Tuk-tuks, replaces them with minivans

Tuk-tuks are seen parked as owners wait their turn to ferry customers. Egypt has come up with a three-year plan to phase out over three million tuk-tuks. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

The Egyptian government has announced an ambitious plan to phase out over three million three-wheeled vehicles - tuk-tuks and replace them with microbuses in an effort to enhance safety in the transport sector.

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