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Travel behaviour in Ghana: empirical observations from four metropolitan areas

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The paper examines the travel behaviour of residents in four key metropolitan areas in Ghana with data from 926 respondents including 451 females obtained at intra-commuter vehicle terminals. The analysis of the data showed that the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) continues to dominate in the intra-urban commuter service. Also, in spite of persistent complaints from consumers about the high cost of transport fares, it is rather the cost of food, children’s education, clothing and to some extent personal entertainment which consume a disproportionate share of residents’ disposable incomes. Notwithstanding this finding, respondents’ expectation is to pay less than they are doing now for commuting within the study areas.

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  • Abane, Albert M., 2011. "Travel behaviour in Ghana: empirical observations from four metropolitan areas," Journal of Transport Geography, Elsevier, vol. 19(2), pages 313-322.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jotrge:v:19:y:2011:i:2:p:313-322
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2010.03.002
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