ArticleThe Gerontologist2022
"When I Need to Travel, I Feel Feverish": Everyday Experiences of Transport Inequalities Among Older Adults in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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- The 30-year evolution of motor vehicle road injuries: Can the future come from the shadows?PloS one · 2026Article
- Older people's challenges accessing health services in central Nepal: a qualitative study using the domain of access framework.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- "We do not go outside, though We want to": Unequal Access to Public Transport and Transport-Related Social Exclusion of Older Adults in Dhaka, Bangladesh.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2024Article
- Barriers and facilitators of public transport use among people with disabilities: a scoping review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2023Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesBuses are the most common form of public transport for older adults in developing countries. With over 37% of total trips, buses are the principal mode of transport in Dhaka. The majority of older adults are dependent on buses because of their affordability relative to other modes such as auto-rickshaws, rideshares, and taxis. This study aims to investigate key barriers in accessing buses in Dhaka and the consequences of these barriers to the everyday mobility of older adults. RESEARCH DESIGN AND
methodsThirty participants aged 60 and older were recruited from 2 socioeconomically different neighborhoods in Dhaka. We employed a thematic analysis of visual surveys and in-depth interviews to understand older adults' spatial and cultural context and their experiences using buses in their everyday lives.
resultsBoarding and deboarding buses were common barriers for older adults due to overcrowding and traffic congestion. In addition, older adults faced challenges such as ageism, gender discrimination, and undesirable behavior by transport personnel and co-passengers. These barriers affected their independent mobility and influenced their access to work and social life, contributing to their social exclusion. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: This study illustrates the challenges faced by older adults when accessing public transport and the need to improve access to work, health care, and social life. Inclusive transport policies are essential in low- and middle-income countries to improve the well-being of older adults.
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