Integrating Urban Transport System in Addis Ababa and Its Challenges: Case Study on Minibus Taxis
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2019-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
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.
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Integrated transport system, environmental wisdom perspective, climate resilient green economy