The Senegal Bus Renewal Program: From 2005 until 2023

May 15, 2024 Urban Transport & Mobility Senegal

Fatima Arroyo Arroyo
Ajay Kumar

The Senegal Bus Renewal Program: From 2005 until 2023

The report, authored by Fatima Arroyo-Arroyo and Ajay Kumar, details the Senegal Bus Renewal Program from 2005 to 2023. This publication documents the program's efforts to modernize informal transport in Dakar and secondary cities by renewing the bus fleet, establishing sustainable financing mechanisms, and professionalizing operators. The program's significant achievements include introducing 2,636 new vehicles, mobilizing 62.9 billion FCFA in funding, and creating innovative financial structures, despite challenges such as declining operating conditions and competition from unauthorized operators.

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