Introduction to Paratransit: a neglected yet essential transport service in the Global South

Paratransit is an essential mode of transport – and often the only public transport available – in many towns and cities in the Global South.
- Paratransit
Tools & Methodologies
Aguilar Réka
Website Manager
This topic guide aims to support practitioners (local authorities, mobility experts, consultants, and international development officials) in deciding the best solution to implement transport modelling when preparing a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP).
Desk review and the experience of some MobiliseYourCity city members constitute the basis of the content presented. This topic guide provides insights into transport modelling and its pertinence and suggests a step-by-step guide to integrate this analysis tool when preparing a SUMP. It aims to propose a methodology of reflection and a set of questions to ask oneself to build a coherent, realistic, and locally-based transport model if needed.
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