32 | Friday, August 7, 2026This African city thought cable cars could fix its traffic gridlock. Now there are three million of us," Rajoelina said when the cable cars were unveiled in 2024. Residents ask why cable cars and not running waterOfficials said the cable cars could carry up to 75,000 people a day, take 2,000 vehicles off the roads and cut commutes from up to three hours to about 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the route. A transitional government led by coup leader and former army colonel Michael Randrianirina took over in October but has not mentioned any plan for the cable cars. That brings huge demand for more public transport as well as other services like housing, health, education, water and electricity.