Who bears the cost of the idea that the choice of companions is a necessary part of destination selection?
For many here, like a merchant going to Mbour or a student heading to Dakar, the trip is a matter of personal need or opportunity, not group consensus.
Their destination is often already set by well before a companion is even considered, if there is one.
Reducing the process to an influence of companions neglects the reality of individual motivations and economic constraints.