2021
DOI: 10.4102/jtscm.v15i0.536
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An analysis of the impact of investment in public transport on economic growth of metropolitan cities in South Africa

Abstract: Background: Over the years, the South African government has emphasised improving the metros’ socioeconomic infrastructures because these form an essential catalyst that can boost grassroots development. Despite the considerable increase in investments in transport infrastructure in the metros, the contributions of the metros where all these transport investments are concentrated appear to be making little use of it to promote their grassroots development.Objectives: The study investigated the impact of public… Show more

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“…However, findings by Apurv and Uzma (2021) showed that the relationship between infrastructure investment, development, and economic growth is not consistent. Hanyurwumutima and Gumede (2021) found that while public transport expenditure alone did not significantly impact output growth in South Africa's major metropolitan areas from 2003 to 2017, its combination with other social infrastructure had a notable effect. Moreover, Matekenya and Moyo (2023) suggested a negative impact of FDI on economic growth.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, findings by Apurv and Uzma (2021) showed that the relationship between infrastructure investment, development, and economic growth is not consistent. Hanyurwumutima and Gumede (2021) found that while public transport expenditure alone did not significantly impact output growth in South Africa's major metropolitan areas from 2003 to 2017, its combination with other social infrastructure had a notable effect. Moreover, Matekenya and Moyo (2023) suggested a negative impact of FDI on economic growth.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Indeed, construction projects create employment opportunities (Hlotywa & Ndaguba 2017), alleviate poverty, and contribute to the overall growth of the cities (Hanyurwumutima & Gumede 2021). Consequently, investment in PTI also improves safety in cities.…”
Section: Investing In Public Transport Infrastructurementioning
confidence: 99%