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Public Transport, Sexual Harassment, and Social Norms: Some Evidence from South Africa

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: South Africa has been experiencing rapid urbanisation, with 8 in 10 people expected to be living in urban areas by 2050. This structural change necessitates improved coverage and frequency of transport systems in the country, especially since a significant proportion of the population relies on public transport. According to existing evidence, women and men have different experiences with the usage of public transport. For example, women tend to have non-linear travel patterns (“trip-chains”) between home, work, childcare and shopping, whereas men tend to have more linear travel patterns from home to work and back. This trip-chaining makes transport more costly for women. Women are also more likely to be travelling with babies and children, which means they require safety and easy accessibility on public transport.

Source: ERSA Working Paper Series

DOI: 10.71587/erevyq70

Authors: Chisada, Carolyn, Clance, Matthew, Nicholls, Nicky, Zawaira, Tendai

Institution: University of Pretoria

Language: English

Topic: Transportation Planning and Optimization

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Sustainable cities and communities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6921502467

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