https://doi.org/10.61152/LNJB7379
Odiraa Okala1
1Orange Sparkle Ball
SERIES: THE MOBILITY SERIES
ARTICLE #4
Original Publication Date: August 10th, 2023
Publisher: Orange Sparkle Ball
Abstract
In the penultimate post of the series, Orange Sparkle Ball talks about the last mile challenge in the public and private sectors. We also talk about the dangers of over reliance on technology to solve those issues.
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