Madagascar's capital Antananarivo launched a $170 million cable car system to ease gridlock, but it ran only weeks before being halted. The project, backed by former President Andry Rajoelina, charged fares six to eight times higher than minibus taxis, unaffordable for many in a country where 75% live in poverty. The unused cables now hang over the city, raising questions about the investment.
Madagascar's $170M cable car system sits unused
Source: AP News
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