A zémidjan (also called zem) is a type of taxi found in Benin.[1] The highest concentration is found in the the largest city, Cotonou, where there are an estimated 40,000.[2] 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".[1][2]
