The survey highlights that public transport is more commonly used in urban areas, with 25.9% of employed people in the City of Kigali relying on it for their commute.
In contrast, the usage of public transportation is notably lower in rural areas, where only 2.6% of employed individuals use it.
According to the survey, 8.3 million of Rwanda's 13.2 million population are of working age, with 4.3 million currently employed.
Among those employed in Kigali, over 61% commute on foot, while 12.7% use personal vehicles.
In March 2023, the Rwandan government introduced 12 new public transport routes in Kigali, increasing the total number to 79.
The recent addition of 200 new buses has helped ease congestion at bus stations, particularly during peak hours when commuters are traveling to and from work.
In other urban areas, 75.3% of workers also walk to work, and 10.2% rely on private means of transportation.
In rural areas, only 5% of workers use private cars, with a mere 2.6% utilizing public transport.
IGIHE
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/over-80-percent-of-employed-rwandans-walk-to-work-survey-reveals
