Whether for work or leisure, thousands of people use public and private transportation every day. The transport sector therefore operates in a complex environment shaped by a wide range of factors, including rapid population growth, which places increasing pressure on the sector; the predominance of the informal sector in Senegal’s economy; and the ageing vehicle fleet, among others.

New players are entering the market, including interregional bus companies, ride-hailing services (VTCs), and informal shared taxis (*taxis clandos*). This is making the sector increasingly competitive, particularly for established operators such as taxis, *sept-places* (seven-seater shared taxis), *cars rapides* (minibuses), and buses.