VOICED: Angola's minibus: unavoidable for visiting football fans

VOICED: Angola's minibus: unavoidable for visiting football fans

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Geography, Social Studies, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the candongueiro minibus system in Angola's capital, highlighting the challenges drivers face due to traffic congestion in a city built for far fewer people than it currently houses. It explains the roles of drivers and conductors in managing passengers and maintaining order. Despite new government-regulated transport services, candongueiros remain essential for reaching distant locations like stadiums. The economic aspect is also covered, noting the earnings and risks for drivers in a country with significant poverty and a history of civil war impacting infrastructure.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary challenge faced by drivers of the 'condom Garrow' in Angola's capital?

Weather conditions

High fuel prices

Traffic congestion

Lack of passengers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main responsibility of the conductor in the minibus system?

Selling tickets and maintaining order

Driving the minibus

Repairing the vehicle

Navigating the route

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Delson and Bruno financially benefit from their work despite the risks?

They earn a significant amount compared to the average income

They own the minibuses

They have a fixed salary

They receive government subsidies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure has the government introduced to manage transportation during the African Nations Cup?

Subsidized minibus fares

A regulated taxi service and bus network

A new railway system

Increased fuel prices

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant risk for drivers of the 'condom Garrow'?

Weather conditions

High competition from trains

Accidents due to poor infrastructure

Lack of passengers