Transport shortage impairs minorities

New research launched by Monash University today has exposed the critical nature of transport disadvantage in Australia.

It has found marginalised social groups are socially excluded because they have poor access to transport.


…”Social problems caused by a lack of appropriate transport is a major problem in Australia. The problem is growing as fuel prices increase, suburban-sprawl trends continue and our population ages,” he said.

“The problem is almost an epidemic in the fringe of Australian cities and in rural areas.

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