Public transport systems and safety of female commuters in low-and-middle-income countries: a systematic scoping review
This scoping review reveals the urgent need for further research on the safety of female commuters in LMICs, especially in underrepresented countries, to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by women in diverse contexts. It advocates for diversified research methods, public awareness campaigns, improved reporting mechanisms, policy reforms, infrastructure enhancements, and culturally sensitive initiatives to ensure the safety and well-being of female commuters in public transport systems across LMICs.
Authors
- Gugu Mchunu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8021-4129)
- Christopher Isike (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5528-8078)
- Desmond Kuupiel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7780-1955)
- Busisiwe P. Ncama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8084-4910)
- Julian David Pillay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8502-8878)
- Sinegugu Evidence Duma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2489-8770)
- Marcel Kistan
Institutions
- Durban University of Technology (ZA)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-05-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03821-0
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 10.88