Research Paper: Randall, L., Brugulat-Panés, A., Woodcock, J., Ware, L. J., Pley, C., Karim, S. A., … & Foley, L. (2023). Active travel and paratransit use in African cities: Mixed-method systematic review and meta-ethnography. Journal of Transport & Health, 28, 101558.
WHAT THIS PAPER IS ABOUT
- Noncommunicable diseases are rising in Africa as populations urbanise and motorise.
- To offset this, active travel (walking, cycling, public transport) is desirable.
- Paratransit (informal public transport) is a key mode for urban African residents.
- Despite limited formal public transport many city authorities are anti-paratransit.
- Further paratransit research can foster more effective integrated mobility systems.
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