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    Integrating Urban Transport System in Addis Ababa and Its Challenges: Case Study on Minibus Taxis
    (Addis Ababa University, 2019-06) Chalte, Atnafu; Semu, Girma
    An integrated transport system in metropolitan cities has a resilient contribution for more sustainable urban development. Nevertheless, its potential role for the cities’ sustainability mainly in developing countries has not been realized. Thus, building on the notion of environmental wisdom, this study intended to explore integrating transport system in Addis Ababa and its challenges and opportunities by taking Addis Ababa City mini-bus taxi transport as a case. To this end, the study employed a concurrent mixed methods approach. The target populations of the study include experts, chief heads of the AACTA, AACTMA, AACDLA, drivers, and traffic police among others. Total of 176 experts and professionals were employed. Both probability (proportionate random sampling based on gender) and the non-probability (purposive and convenient) sampling methods were employed to select sample respondents from the study’s target population groups. Pertinent data was gathered through questionnaire, deep interviews, in addition to reviewing documents such as books and journal, articles and policy manuals. Finally, data gathered from both primary and secondary sources were analyzed in conformity with the underlying principles of a concurrent mixed methods research strategy whilst also meeting ethical standards in the scientific research. Results of the study revealed that there are several physical-based transport developments in Addis Ababa, however, Addis Ababa public transport particularly taxi mode of transport lacks integration in view of environmental wisdom. To help the sector to exercise environmental friendly transport system, recommendations like respective stakeholders and publics’ awareness should be promoted; short and long term trainings which focus on climate resilient green transport system should be given; private cars should be restricted- roads should not be permitted during peak hours and ticket based or e-card payment for taxi service be introduced.