Improving Access Through Efficient Paratransit Systems

By the end of this Learning Guide, readers will:

• Understand how paratransit is generally defined
• Recognize the important role paratransit systems play in the provision of transport services in the Global South
• Be familiar with various characteristics and types of paratransit systems around the world
• Know the brief history of paratransit systems in sub-Saharan African, Latin American and Asian cities