Urban Transport Services: Private Transport Offer

This lecture explores the private transport services in African cities, focusing on the increasing role of private enterprises in providing transportation. It discusses the informal and artisanal transport sectors, their functioning modes, and the challenges they face in meeting the growing demand. Various definitions of informal transport are presented, shedding light on the unregulated nature of these services. The lecture also delves into the internal and external perspectives on informal transport, highlighting the discrepancies between state regulations and actual practices. Additionally, it examines the transition from informal to artisanal transport, emphasizing the individual-scale operations and collective rules within professional organizations.