Problem
Lack of personal transport in rural areas
Other Names:
Lack of private cars in the country Nature:
In many Western rural communities, distances make walking impractical; and although basic requirements and emergency transport may often be provided, public transport is normally non-existent, so those without cars are dependent on those who have, and are prevented from making social, personal or entertainment trips. This particularly limits old people, housewives, young people and children in activities that involve distance or time.In rural areas, moving from place to place consumes a lot of people's time and effort. They may have to travel long distances to reach water supplies, health facilities, grinding mills or markets. Often women in particular do not have access to a means of transport besides walking and carrying goods on their heads.
Broader Problems:
Maldistribution of private automobilesInadequate transportation facilities for rural communities Related Problems:
Multi-car families Aggravates:
Lack of social contactSocial isolation of women at homeGeographically isolated settlementsLimited relations beyond local environments Reduces:
Physical unfitness Strategies:
Extending public transport availability to less-populated areasProviding sufficient personal transport in rural areasAbstaining from personal transport in rural areas Subject(s):
Society → CountriesSociety → Communities
Amenities → Rural
Communication → Communications
Transportation, Telecommunications → Motor vehicles
Societal Problems → Scarcity
Government → Private
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST