Training Materials | Contracting options for paratransit reform

This training set focuses on introducing contracts between public authorities and paratransit operators to develop a robust and adequate regulatory framework to address significant challenges for paratransit reform and integration.

• Developed by: TRANSITEC
• Level of Expertise: Expert
• Language: French
• Keywords: Paratransit, Contracts
• Time (minimum): 1h30'

Description

This training set focuses on introducing contracts between public authorities and paratransit operators to develop a robust and adequate regulatory framework to address significant challenges for paratransit reform and integration. The training set also defines objectives and expectations for the sector and presents initial elements to consider how contracting arrangements can support and concretise reform processes. In most cities, current paratransit services exist where arrangements between public institutions and operators must be adequately structured and are mostly limited to licenses or permits to operate certain vehicles. To understand the role of paratransit services within an efficient public transport system, it is crucial to enhance such regulation.

Training Objectives

• Clarify fundamental notions related to urban transport
• Understand the particularities of paratransit
• Provide guidance for the contracting for paratransit with a focus on African cities

Indicative agenda

1. The EASI concept
2. Main characteristics of paratransit services
3. Contract possibilities
4. Steps to contracting paratransit services

If you are interested in accessing this training material, please get in contact with the MobiliseYourCity Secretariat: contact@mobiliseyourcity.net