Zémidjan

A zémidjan (also called zem) is a type of taxi found in Benin.cite web
last =Pacholl
first =Natalie
title = Benin Guide - Motorcycles and Bush Taxis - Benin, West Africa
publisher =Bootsnall Travel Network
date =2005-01-04
url =http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/04-11/benin-guide-motorcycles-and-bush-taxis-benin-west-africa.html
accessdate =2007-09-30 ] The highest concentration is found in the the largest city, Cotonou, where there are an estimated 40,000.cite web
title =Motorcycle taxi drivers hit the streets of Cotonou with AIDS prevention messages
publisher =USAID Benin
url =http://www.usaid.gov/bj/health/p-hiv.html
accessdate =2007-09-30 ] Zémidjans are motorcycles that carry one to two passengers for short distances within towns. The fares are entirely negotiable. The drivers wear uniforms that are color-coded by city, and have registration numbers written on the back. The name derives from the Fon language where zémidjan means "get me there fast" or "take me quickly".

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