Bénin: taxi-moto drivers in Kétou now required to wear uniforms

In Kétou, motorcycle taxi operators will soon be mandated to wear a uniform while working. The local administration is launching a registration drive to prepare for this reform, which is intended to bolster security, simplify driver identification, and bring better structure to urban transport.

This measure applies across the commune’s six districts. According to town hall officials, it will make it easier to recognise drivers, increase passenger safety, and contribute to a more organised transport system within the city.

To implement the policy, a registration campaign will run from 6 to 20 July 2026 at the administrative offices of each district. Drivers must present a valid identity document to be enrolled. This step is required to receive the official uniform.

After the registration period ends, only properly enrolled drivers wearing the uniform will be permitted to carry passengers. The municipal authority warns that any driver failing to comply will face penalties set out in existing regulations.

Local government officials are also encouraging residents to back the reform by choosing only officially identified drivers. District heads, motorcycle taxi driver associations, and security forces have been tasked with ensuring adherence to the new rule.