Public Transportation Improvement in PNG - A Case Study of Lae City

16 Pages Posted: 4 Jul 2019

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Zahid Sultan

Papua New Guinea university of Technology

Joshua Bomoteng

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Mostyn Piko Philemon

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Anthony Yalehen

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Date Written: June 13, 2019

Abstract

The issues surrounding public transportation is one that has been a growing concern in Papua New Guinea (PNG) over the years. Especially for the city of Lae, which is the country's largest industrial hub and cargo port and the second biggest city has been experiencing increased rates of urban drifting. The population influx has created an increased demand in public transportation services. Despite the rising demands, very little attention and effort have been given towards improving public transportation services and facilities. Based on observations and firsthand experience gained from the current transportation system, this paper brings forward problems and issues accompanying Lae City public transport system. Key variables related to public transport such as efficiency, safety, reliability and affordability are evaluated by implying a revealed preference survey. Final evidence based recommendation is suggested for the improvement of the situation.

Keywords: Public Transport, Efficiency, Safety, Reliability, Affordability, PNG

Suggested Citation

Sultan, Zahid and Bomoteng, Joshua and Philemon, Mostyn Piko and Yalehen, Anthony, Public Transportation Improvement in PNG - A Case Study of Lae City (June 13, 2019). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3137404 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3137404

Zahid Sultan (Contact Author)

Papua New Guinea university of Technology ( email )

Department of Civil Engineering Unitech Independen
The PNG University of Technology, PMBS
Lae, Morobe 411
Papua New Guinea
6754734371 (Phone)

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Joshua Bomoteng

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Mostyn Piko Philemon

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Anthony Yalehen

affiliation not provided to SSRN

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