The city problems
This table collates the information on the basis of the different categories of problem identified, and brings together the different ways in which the problem has been addressed in different countries
Case |
Problem issue |
Ref |
Problem source |
Actions taken |
Reforms proposed |
Addis Ababa |
Long bus waiting times, overcrowding |
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Unprofitability of SOE, due to tight fares control |
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New system for competitive provision of bus services |
Small size of private sector vehicles |
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Tight fare controls, resistance to new private competitors |
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Budget burden of SOE |
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New system for competitive provision of bus services |
Poor vehicle condition |
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New testing stations opened |
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High average vehicle age |
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Ease of access to minibus permits |
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Long access walk |
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Poor dispatching due to regulation by private operators |
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Enhanced self regulation powers for associations |
Poor network design, short minibus routes |
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Tight flat fare controls |
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The reforms proposed
This table categorizes the information in terms of the types of reform proposed, setting out the actions already taken and the degree of success achieved.
Reforms proposed |
Problem issue addressed |
Ref |
Actions taken |
Success achieved |
Vehicle test stations |
Poor vehicle quality |
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Introduced as a stand alone measure |
Poor |
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The influence of industrial structure
This table examines the relationship between the industrial structure in the different cities and the types of problems arising.
Industrial structure |
Case |
Problem issue |
Problem source |
Reforms proposed |
State owned enterprise |
Addis Ababa |
High budget cost |
Low fare control |
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