The two-wheeler craze has progressed over the years and traffic jams in Mayotte. Save time or simply another mode of transport to be lighter on the road, many do not hesitate to invest in two wheels.
Practical side or real craze for two-wheelers? The wind is in their sails. This predicament is certainly explained by the need to avoid traffic jams. Elhadi made the choice to buy one, it is with a light heart that he leaves with his car, the next time he is on board his two wheels he will face a traffic jam from Cavani, he expects the benefits of to buy.
Instead of leaving home at 5 am, I will leave at 6:45-6:50 am
For this other user, the motivation is the same.
What motivated me was the traffic jams and going fast and not being late for work.
Dublin in particular and two wheels in general are attracting more and more users in Mayotte. Its success is confirmed in this store located in Kawéni. It has not been empty in recent months. And most customers are looking for simplicity, the 125. Very popular with rental companies
At the entry level, I have three vehicles for less than 3,000 euros. (…) Mental health is changing, people are less and less afraid of two wheels. We understand that there are more and more people who come out of necessity, we have many customers who come from Kani-kéli, from Bouéni who have to get up at 3 am or 4 am to arrive at 7 am on Mamoudzou.
Didier PLAISIR, Mayotte 2 wheel motorcycle shop manager
On an average, this shop sells up to 380 two-wheelers per year. Since 2019, the manager has quadrupled his turnover. Given the increase in the number of vehicles and road plates, the flourishing two-wheeler market still has a bright future ahead of it.