The cost of private car use in the city of Algiers, Algeria

الملخص EN

Several years ago, developed countries have undertaken analysis of private car use cost, and now it is time for Algeria to do the same.

On this premise, the current study attempted to assess the internal cost of the private car use in the city of Algiers.

The study showed a high financial loss resulting from the use of the private car at the expense of urban public transport systems (U.

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S) in Algiers, where the total annual average cost was nearly DZD181.

014 for diesel cars, DZD175.

665 for gasoline cars and DZD122.

242 for L.

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Based on the obtained results, the study tried to draw some suggestions and recommendations which would support responsible authorities to take some actions that can help in individuals' shift from the private car use to U.

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S instead.