ABIDJAN--TRANSIT SHOWCASE FOR AFRICA

Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is served by a government-owned bus system augmented by some waterborne services. Ultimately the mainline railway which traverses the city may institute commuter service. Societe des Transports Abidjanais (SOTRA) was created as a monopoly in 1960 by the government and French-owned Renault after Ivory Coast independence. SOTRA has over 50 routes covering 500 miles. Most routes start from one of 7 bus stations throughout Abidjan. Details on operation, maintenance and finances are included.

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• Authors:
  • PFLUG, W
• Publication Date: 1985-5

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 58-59
• Serial:
  • Bus Ride
  • Volume: 21
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Friendship Publications, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0192-8902
  • Serial URL: http://www.busride.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus transit; Developing countries; Ferries; Nationalization; Ownership
• Geographic Terms: Ivory Coast
• Old TRIS Terms: Bus services; Operating strategies
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00396449
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1985 12:00AM