Walking to work: High transport costs force Africa’s urban commuters onto their feet

A new World Bank report says poor infrastructure and high transport fares are pricing millions of low-income workers in African cities out of motorised transport. Many are consequently forced to walk to work every day. The report, titled “Sub-Saharan Africa’s Urban Awakening,” calls for stronger infrastructure financing, better transport connectivity, land-use regulatory reforms and improved access to market information to boost productivity and welfare.