An urban agglomeration of exponential growth; An urban public transport system marked by the domination of artisanal coaches with more than 65% of the market share of mechanized movements in the face of a subsistence bus company and a still limited rail operator with a small market share (0.4%); Atomization of bus operators (more than 1294 operators for 2558 vehicles); A very pronounced dilapidation of the coach fleet (average age 28); A traditional banking system not adapted to the park's renewal needs; Anarchic competition; An unmet demand for transportation with very high dysfunction costs for the community (congestion, pollution, insecurity and accidents).