{"id":3909,"date":"2026-02-13T02:06:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T07:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitaltransport4africa.org\/?p=3909"},"modified":"2026-02-13T02:06:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T07:06:05","slug":"4th-paratransit-popular-transport-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitaltransport4africa.org\/fr\/4th-paratransit-popular-transport-day\/","title":{"rendered":"4th Paratransit \/ Popular Transport Day : A side event of Transforming Transportation 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Theme:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n
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Advancing Paratransit \/ Popular Transport – From Understanding to Action<\/h5>\n

This half-day event is dedicated to knowledge sharing and discussions on pathways to improve paratransit services in developing cities. It combines plenary presentations, a roundtable, and interactive workshops to collectively reflect on key themes for the industry. Paratransit Day is brought to you by the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), the Global Network for Popular Transportation (GNPT), the Partnership for Research on Informal and Shared Mobility (PRISM), Research on Infrastructure in Developing Economies (RIDE), the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF), the World Bank, and the World Resources Institute (WRI).<\/p>\n

Objectives:<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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  • Take stock of the latest trends and evidence on paratransit across regions<\/li>\n
  • Identify concrete action areas<\/li>\n
  • Strengthen collaboration between key stakeholders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Who should attend:<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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    • City and national government officials working on urban mobility<\/li>\n
    • Civil society and researchers<\/li>\n
    • Industry representatives<\/li>\n
    • Technical and financial partners involved in the sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      Draft Program:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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      This year\u2019s edition of Paratransit Day includes parallel workshops on the following themes:<\/p>\n

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      • Public Health and Road Safety<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Air pollution, road safety, climate adaptation, and the role of popular transport in access to health services and care work<\/li>\n
      • Business Models and Financing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Fleet renewal, financial viability, incentives, and the roles of governments, operators, and private sector actors<\/li>\n
      • Regulation of Two-Wheelers<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Regulatory approaches for paratransit and motorcycle taxis, including lessons from global regulatory scans and emerging model frameworks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
        Address:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

        1818 H Street NW, Washington, D.C., U.S. (World Bank Headquarters)<\/p>\n

        Use the Visitor Entrance on 18th St. NW<\/p>\n

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