University of Sydney Business School: Recent submissions
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Formalising the Informal – Organisational formation of Auto Drivers Society: A case of Kochi
Published 2024-12-06Informal public transport (IPT) dominates developing economies, offering first-and-last-mile connections and intercity options. Kochi, India, exemplifies this system with its ubiquitous auto rickshaws. Despite their ...Open AccessConference paper -
Notes from a Small Island: The Continuing Evolution of the Local Bus Industry in the British Isles
Published 2024-12-05This paper reviews recent developments in the local bus industry in the United Kingdom and three crown dependencies (Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey). The industry is well-known for the deregulation implemented in the ...Open AccessConference paper -
Understanding Okada and Keke operations in Freetown
Published 2024-12-05Congestion is one of the major challenges to urban mobility in Freetown. A major contributing factor to this challenge is the operation of two and three wheelers (okadas and kekes) who usually ignore traffic rules, congregate ...Open AccessConference paper -
Navigating the Crossroads: Addressing Transport Poverty and Social Equity in South Africa
Published 2024-12-06Transport poverty in South Africa is influenced by historical contexts, urban sprawl, and inadequate transport policies. The reliance on informal micro-transit services exacerbates financial burdens on low-income households. ...Open AccessConference paper -
Investigating the operational compatibility of minibus taxis in the city of Tshwane with contemporary electrification technologies: A rule-based approach
Published 2024-12-06The important role of paratransit in African cities drives increased interest in adopting clean energy technologies within the sector. Planning for the potential electrification of minibus taxis is in its early stages, and ...Open AccessConference paper