A comparative study of the organization of alternative transport in the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Dakar

Filho, Rômulo Dante Orrico; Ribeiro, Renato Guimarães; Thiam, Mame Khadidiatou

doi:10.1016/j.cstp.2014.07.002

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“…While not within the scope of this research, these aspects of Clandos' activity require further study. Other further research could compare Clandos and other public transport modes in terms of quality of service, which is often poor in Dakar, both in vehicles at stops and interchange stations [43,50]. Different methods could be used, with the help of mystery shoppers [51] or specific user surveys [52].…”

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Daily Mobility in Urban Peripheries: The Role of Clandestine Taxis in Dakar, Senegal

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Background: This study addresses the mobility practices of the inhabitants of the peripheries of Dakar and the transport services they use to meet their mobility needs, in particular the unlicensed shared taxis (“Clandos”). In the peripheries, which suffer from a lack of jobs and amenities, mobility is essential to meet household needs and for social integration. Current transport policies focus on formalizing supply and organizing the system around high-capacity transport facilities, such as the Regional Express Railway (TER) or Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), but they have difficulty in dealing with the mobility problems facing the outskirts of the city. Methods: The study is based on secondary analysis of the 2015 Household Travel Survey and on a survey on the activity of Clandos conducted in 2021 in Dakar. Results: The analysis highlights the daily mobility practices of the inhabitants of the peripheral areas. These residents, who are on average poorer than the others, travel mainly on foot. Their access to public transport remains limited and, when they use it, a significant proportion of their trips are made by Clando. Clandos have a dual function. On one hand, they are used for long trips to the center, in competition with buses, but more often they operate as a complement to buses. On the other hand, they are mostly used for local mobility within the peripheries. Conclusions: Although relatively expensive, Clando services are valuable for the inhabitants of the peripheries and their daily mobility. They should be better integrated into transport and planning strategies for the peripheral areas.

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“…Examples in the literature describe the formalization and consolidation of fragmented systems, particularly those in developing cities, into more cohesive, planned networks (Ferro and Behrens 2015; Jaramillo, Lizárraga, and Grindlay 2012; Pucher et al 2005). Collaboration of small independent providers into cooperatives is an alternative reform strategy, though competitive forces can limit reform outcomes (Filho, Ribeiro, and Thiam 2015, 283). In some cases, formalization of previously fragmented demand-oriented systems into “modern” formalized networks may reduce mobility for some users, as the system becomes inherently less flexible and less able to rapidly meet changing demand patterns (Ferro and Behrens 2015).…”

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Urban Public Transport

McLeod

Scheurer

Curtis

2017

Journal of Planning Literature

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This article reviews the literature on current “best practice” principles for planning public transport (PT) networks within the context of planners seeking to transition their cities toward sustainable mobility. An overview is provided of the history of ideas about network development. The emerging frontiers for multimodal, demand-responsive PT and the potential implications of new transport technology on traditional PT are discussed. The future role of transit-oriented development within PT network structures is considered. The “moderators” to network design that may impede future best practice brings the article to conclusion.

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Dealing with public transport dissatisfaction. Mobility challenges and adaptations in Dakar, Senegal

Lesteven,

Diongue,

Pochet

et al. 2025

African Transport Studies

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A comparative study of the organization of alternative transport in the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Dakar

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Daily Mobility in Urban Peripheries: The Role of Clandestine Taxis in Dakar, Senegal

Daily Mobility in Urban Peripheries: The Role of Clandestine Taxis in Dakar, Senegal

Urban Public Transport

Dealing with public transport dissatisfaction. Mobility challenges and adaptations in Dakar, Senegal

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