Ridesharing not a solution to road chaos
The number of ridesharing companies in Dhaka is increasing and we can see how our narrow roads are getting flooded with motorcycles carrying passengers who would otherwise have to wait long hours to find a transport. Young people in particular are now using their motorcycles to earn additional income working with ridesharing companies.
However, there are some disadvantages with ridesharing. And, no matter how popular the service is, we cannot rely on them to be a long-term solution to our traffic congestion problems. The government should invest heavily in affordable quality public buses for a long-term solution to that.
Some relief from congestion could also be expected once the much-touted expressway and metro rail projects are completed.
Shafkat Rahman
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