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VOL. 10, ISSUE 5 (2024)
Public transport by bus in Ouagadougou: An analysis of the challenges and issues
Authors
Vincent Zoma
Abstract
Public transport is a fundamental issue in the
urban dynamic of Ouagadougou, a city where the majority of journeys are made on
foot or by two-wheeler. This article analyses the challenges and issues of
public bus transport in the capital of Burkina Faso. Through a survey of
students, the study sheds light on users' perceptions of these aspects.
SOTRACO, the main bus operator, faces a number of challenges, particularly in
terms of punctuality, network reliability, comfort and service efficiency. The
results show that 84% of people surveyed consider bus punctuality to be
unsatisfactory, which is holding back the adoption of this mode of transport.
However, the low frequency of bus breakdowns was seen as an advantage by 62% of
users. Road congestion and safety are other important issues, although they are
often underestimated. The analysis also highlights the fact that modernising
infrastructure and raising user awareness could improve the attractiveness of
buses in Ouagadougou. Finally, this study suggests ways of optimising the
public transport network and increasing its take-up, such as introducing
bus-only corridors and better network management.
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Pages:1-7
How to cite this article:
Vincent Zoma "Public transport by bus in Ouagadougou: An analysis of the challenges and issues". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 10, Issue 5, 2024, Pages 1-7
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