This document summarizes a study on passenger movement trends for Intercity State Transport Corporation (ISTC) Coaches Ltd. in Ghana between 2007-2011. The key findings were:
1) ISTC experienced a 60% decline in passenger movement over the 5 year period, dropping from over 1 million passengers in 2007 to under 400,000 in 2011.
2) Monthly passenger numbers were consistently lower in 2011 than 2010, with declines ranging from 25-50% across the months.
3) The highest utilization months were January 2010 and December 2011, while May 2011 had the lowest ridership at just over 26,000 passengers.
Bihar Intelligent Transport & Habitat Authority guest949933
Bihar Intelligent Transport & Habitat Authority (BITHA) can be a powerful engine as well as a catalyst for a well-rounded, accelerated economic development of Bihar, improving quality of life and to create job opportunities.
The role of SPV in Transportation SectorJaspal Singh
This document discusses urban transportation challenges in India and models for addressing them. It notes rapid population growth and vehicle growth are straining transportation systems. The National Urban Transport Policy of 2006 and Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission aim to improve public transportation and integrate land use and transport planning. Special purpose vehicles and unified metropolitan transport authorities based on global models are proposed to separately plan and implement transportation projects and regulate public transit.
This paper discusses the rationale for the nationalization of the MRT and LRT system as a catalyst for the development of a quality national mass transit system in the Philippines.
Can owning a cell phone replace the desire to use a car? Field research edAlbert Ching
Mobile-driven intelligence infrastructure is more developed than transportation infrastructure in most developing Asian countries. Entrepreneurs are using smartphones to retrofit intelligence onto existing transportation modes like motorcycle taxis to make them more efficient and demand-responsive. Early case studies show this approach has potential for unexpected impacts by improving transportation vehicles, attracting new investments, and producing valuable customer data. However, questions remain about how to accelerate this experimentation and whether current applications are sustainable and scalable enough to provide real alternatives to private car use.
Banking the Unbanked. Taxi loan to underprivileged Individual Taxi Operators....Prashanth Ravada
The thought paper presentation in this module is a case study analysis on the “Individual Entrepreneurs’ ( Taxi Drivers ) operating on the Middle Distance Passenger Vehicles mode, who are currently representing the unbanked and unorganized transport model segment, as a predictive Means of future target viable clients, for us to bank on, based on multiple factors as observed, with the over all objective of bringing them to be part of ‘Financial Inclusion
A tramway transportation project using a PPP model is proposed for Indian cities to address infrastructure problems. The project would reduce congestion, pollution, and travel time while providing an affordable service. A BOT model with a 15-25 year contract would attract experienced international companies. The private sector is motivated by India's potential and supportive policies, while risks like land acquisition and market forces are allocated between the private and public sectors. The tramway project could boost public transportation development.
Bihar Intelligent Transport & Habitat Authority guest949933
Bihar Intelligent Transport & Habitat Authority (BITHA) can be a powerful engine as well as a catalyst for a well-rounded, accelerated economic development of Bihar, improving quality of life and to create job opportunities.
The role of SPV in Transportation SectorJaspal Singh
This document discusses urban transportation challenges in India and models for addressing them. It notes rapid population growth and vehicle growth are straining transportation systems. The National Urban Transport Policy of 2006 and Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission aim to improve public transportation and integrate land use and transport planning. Special purpose vehicles and unified metropolitan transport authorities based on global models are proposed to separately plan and implement transportation projects and regulate public transit.
This paper discusses the rationale for the nationalization of the MRT and LRT system as a catalyst for the development of a quality national mass transit system in the Philippines.
Can owning a cell phone replace the desire to use a car? Field research edAlbert Ching
Mobile-driven intelligence infrastructure is more developed than transportation infrastructure in most developing Asian countries. Entrepreneurs are using smartphones to retrofit intelligence onto existing transportation modes like motorcycle taxis to make them more efficient and demand-responsive. Early case studies show this approach has potential for unexpected impacts by improving transportation vehicles, attracting new investments, and producing valuable customer data. However, questions remain about how to accelerate this experimentation and whether current applications are sustainable and scalable enough to provide real alternatives to private car use.
Banking the Unbanked. Taxi loan to underprivileged Individual Taxi Operators....Prashanth Ravada
The thought paper presentation in this module is a case study analysis on the “Individual Entrepreneurs’ ( Taxi Drivers ) operating on the Middle Distance Passenger Vehicles mode, who are currently representing the unbanked and unorganized transport model segment, as a predictive Means of future target viable clients, for us to bank on, based on multiple factors as observed, with the over all objective of bringing them to be part of ‘Financial Inclusion
A tramway transportation project using a PPP model is proposed for Indian cities to address infrastructure problems. The project would reduce congestion, pollution, and travel time while providing an affordable service. A BOT model with a 15-25 year contract would attract experienced international companies. The private sector is motivated by India's potential and supportive policies, while risks like land acquisition and market forces are allocated between the private and public sectors. The tramway project could boost public transportation development.
The document discusses the need for exclusive bus lanes in Bangalore to address the city's traffic congestion issues. It proposes 5 possible bus lane routes totaling about 71 km that could connect important areas and supplement the metro system. The routes would provide faster, more reliable bus transport and discourage private vehicle use. Planning considerations for the bus lanes like underpasses at intersections are also covered.
Smart Commut Technologies is a tech-enabled mass transit service that aims to disrupt daily commutes in urban India. It offers on-demand and subscription shuttle services using a fleet of buses. The company was launched in 2015 and has since grown to provide over 500,000 bookings. It aims to provide a safer, more comfortable and affordable alternative to congested public transportation and personal vehicles.
This document proposes two bus lane routes in Bangalore to help address traffic congestion issues. Route 1 runs 28 km from Domlur to Electronic City along major roads. Route 2 runs 18 km in a loop from Shantinagar Bus Station through areas like Richmond Town and Indiranagar, connecting to Route 1. The routes are intended to provide faster, more reliable bus transport as an alternative to private vehicles and feed into existing and planned metro lines. Underpasses are proposed at certain intersections to allow bus-only passage.
- A study by WRI of Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus accident data from 2012-2015 found that buses were involved in 3-4% of total accidents but carried 75% of public transport trips.
- The study identified safety issues such as small rear view mirrors causing large blind spots, open center doors when buses are in motion leading to passenger fatalities, and inaccurate crash reporting forms.
- Pilot interventions included installing larger rear view mirrors on 58 buses across 4 depots, improving driver training, and developing a new crash reporting form. Surveys found the new mirrors improved visibility and safety. Over 1400 drivers were subsequently trained.
At iomob we seek to transform urban mobility from its current fragmented state towards a decentralised internet of mobility marketplace. This white paper seeks to explore emerging trends and future directions towards more seamless access to public and private mobility services.
Bangladesh has developed a multi-modal transportation network over the decades that includes roads, railways, inland waterways, ports and airports. Road transportation has traditionally received the most government attention. The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is a major public transportation company with its headquarters in Dhaka. It was established in 1961 and owns over 1,100 buses and 140 trucks. BRTC aims to provide modern mass transportation services across Bangladesh and emergency services during natural disasters. The transportation sector has grown significantly since the 1980s and contributes greatly to Bangladesh's economic growth and employment.
[Urban transportation] city presentation manila(philippines)shrdcinfo
This document summarizes public transportation issues and policy in Mega Manila, a metro area of 28 million people in the Philippines. It faces severe traffic congestion, with private vehicles occupying 70% of road space but accounting for only 30% of trips. The average bus commute takes 89 minutes. A national transport policy aims to create a safe, integrated, and sustainable transportation system, but current policymaking lacks coordination and resources for implementation. Plans are outlined to build nine additional mass transit lines by 2021 to serve 2.2 million additional daily commuters.
Indian road transport service efficiency study –wbAyush Mehrotra
This report summarizes a study by the World Bank on improving the efficiency of India's road transport sector. It focuses on three key aspects: the trucking industry, inter-city buses, and the motor insurance industry. For trucking, it finds low rates are causing losses and delays, and recommends allowing multi-axle vehicles and border processing reforms. For buses, it notes a shift to private operators and rising state unit costs, and recommends deregulating fares and operations. For insurance, it reports high accident rates but a lack of safety incentives, and suggests reforms like claims databases and stricter driver licensing.
This document discusses multimodal integration, which aims to seamlessly connect different transportation modes to maximize the impact of mass transit and enable sustainable urban mobility. Key aspects of multimodal integration include integrating mass transit modes with each other and with feeder modes, infrastructure and operational integration between modes, information integration through shared systems, and integrated fare payment solutions across modes. The document notes some examples of multimodal integration and factors like strong authorities, political will, and advanced technology that can enable further integration.
Abstract of master's thesis on traffic congestion in GhanaHayford Adjavor
This was a study aimed at bringing the merits of road pricing implementation, and drawing from lessons in other developing countries in order to solve the traffic congestion problem in the city of Accra.
By Zeenab Aneez
All of India’s cities face an urban transport crisis. While issues such as poor connectivity, bad road quality, traffic congestion, air and noise pollution are constantly talked about, parking is seen as one having negligible effect on the quality of urban transport. The MV Asia study on parking in Mumbai shows that a car spends only 4 per cent of its life in motion and the remaining 96 per cent of the time it is parked (Mumbai Transformation Support Unit 2008). With the increasing trend in the growth of private vehicles, it is imperative that parking be seen as an important factor for making an efficient transportation system within our cities.
This document discusses intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in transitional and developing countries. It begins by explaining the rapid growth in vehicle ownership and road traffic as countries reach higher income levels. The conventional approach of expanding infrastructure faces limitations and high costs. ITS emerged by combining information and communication technologies with transportation. ITS can help transitional countries more efficiently manage growing transportation needs. However, ITS deployment in transitional and developing countries requires special consideration due to factors like lower incomes, older vehicle fleets, and varying economic and transportation conditions both within and between countries. The World Bank provides technical notes to help practitioners understand ITS requirements in transitional contexts.
The document discusses transport problems facing major cities in India. It notes that while transport demand has increased substantially due to population growth and urbanization, public transport systems have not kept pace. As a result, there has been a massive shift towards private vehicle ownership and intermediate modes of transport. This has led to high traffic congestion in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune and Bangalore, whose infrastructure is unable to cope with the rapidly growing vehicle numbers.
New Year and new ideas! This month we want to boost our students’ creativity when discussing a relevant topic: transport. Our B2 First and C1 Advanced students can talk about what the transport of the future will be like while they improve their English. Our B1 Preliminary and B2 First learners will reflect upon how transport has changed while they practise their speaking. Finally, our young learners can put their inventors’ hat on and design the bike of the future. Happy teaching!
Making cities more competitive the economic case for public transportTristan Wiggill
A presentation by Adv Alma Nel (Director: Legal and Policy Research: Gauteng Provincial Government) at the Transport Forum Month of Transport Celebrations 1 October 2015 hosted by University of Johannesburg. The theme for the event was: "Trends in Policy Development for Transport" and the topic for the presentation was: "Making cities more competitive The Economic Case for Public Transport."
More like this on www.transportworldafrica.co.za
This document provides an introduction to a study examining road pricing as a strategy to reduce traffic congestion in Accra, Ghana. It defines key concepts like road pricing, area licensing schemes, electronic road pricing systems. It acknowledges traffic congestion is a serious problem in Accra and many developing countries that threatens socio-economic development. The document assumes road expansion is not possible and road pricing may encourage more public transport use. It establishes traffic congestion in Accra is a problem and poses research questions on how it can be effectively managed through road pricing while addressing potential challenges and prospects of implementing such a strategy.
The document discusses Singapore's shifting public transport model away from a regulated franchise system towards one with greater state involvement. It describes how the government is taking on ownership of fixed assets like trains and buses, and shortening operator contracts. This approach is similar to models used in London and other cities where operators bid for contracts with clear service standards. While nationalization raises concerns about efficiency, the current system in Singapore also faces issues, and greater state ownership may help address problems like rising subsidies.
The document provides an executive summary of the NextGen transit plan for central Ohio. The summary outlines three key components of the plan: 1) a network of high capacity transit corridors including BRT, light rail, and commuter rail; 2) smart mobility options using emerging technologies; and 3) improvements to the existing bus network by increasing frequency and expanding service areas. The plan aims to enhance regional competitiveness, improve job access, address future congestion, and capitalize on support from leaders to transform mobility as the population grows an expected 1 million people by 2050.
International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science (IRJES) is a peer reviewed online journal for professionals and researchers in the field of computer science. The main aim is to resolve emerging and outstanding problems revealed by recent social and technological change. IJRES provides the platform for the researchers to present and evaluate their work from both theoretical and technical aspects and to share their views.
www.irjes.com
Public Transportation And New DevelopmentsSandra Ahn
The document discusses public transportation in Columbus, Ohio and efforts to improve the system. It notes that the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) hired experts in 2013 to review and evaluate bus routes. Between 2014-2015, COTA implemented changes to the system based on public feedback, with most major changes occurring in May 2017. This included additional public meetings to gather comments on the revisions.
ABSTRACT
This paper considers commuters’ satisfaction with public mass transit (PMT) services in Kogi State, Nigeria. The work is propelled by the practical absence of previous research efforts in the area, particularly as it affects the commuters in the grassroots. Taking in a multi-stage sampling technique, the study used a sample of 601 commuters and 70 of both employees and management staff drawn from six different public mass transit outfits operating in Kogi State, Nigeria, by both the state government and the local government areas of the province. Data was collected from commuters, contact personnel and management staff. The survey disclosed that there is a substantial deviation between the case of mass transit outfit commuter patronize and their level of gratification with the avails of the PMT. The survey concludes that commuters, generally, are not satisfied with the avails of the public mass transit in Nigeria. Established on the findings, the study recommended among others improved funding of these PMTs and the desegregation of other modalities of transportation for effective service delivery.
Keywords: Consumer-Satisfaction, Service-Quality, Dimensionality of Service Quality.
The document discusses the need for exclusive bus lanes in Bangalore to address the city's traffic congestion issues. It proposes 5 possible bus lane routes totaling about 71 km that could connect important areas and supplement the metro system. The routes would provide faster, more reliable bus transport and discourage private vehicle use. Planning considerations for the bus lanes like underpasses at intersections are also covered.
Smart Commut Technologies is a tech-enabled mass transit service that aims to disrupt daily commutes in urban India. It offers on-demand and subscription shuttle services using a fleet of buses. The company was launched in 2015 and has since grown to provide over 500,000 bookings. It aims to provide a safer, more comfortable and affordable alternative to congested public transportation and personal vehicles.
This document proposes two bus lane routes in Bangalore to help address traffic congestion issues. Route 1 runs 28 km from Domlur to Electronic City along major roads. Route 2 runs 18 km in a loop from Shantinagar Bus Station through areas like Richmond Town and Indiranagar, connecting to Route 1. The routes are intended to provide faster, more reliable bus transport as an alternative to private vehicles and feed into existing and planned metro lines. Underpasses are proposed at certain intersections to allow bus-only passage.
- A study by WRI of Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus accident data from 2012-2015 found that buses were involved in 3-4% of total accidents but carried 75% of public transport trips.
- The study identified safety issues such as small rear view mirrors causing large blind spots, open center doors when buses are in motion leading to passenger fatalities, and inaccurate crash reporting forms.
- Pilot interventions included installing larger rear view mirrors on 58 buses across 4 depots, improving driver training, and developing a new crash reporting form. Surveys found the new mirrors improved visibility and safety. Over 1400 drivers were subsequently trained.
At iomob we seek to transform urban mobility from its current fragmented state towards a decentralised internet of mobility marketplace. This white paper seeks to explore emerging trends and future directions towards more seamless access to public and private mobility services.
Bangladesh has developed a multi-modal transportation network over the decades that includes roads, railways, inland waterways, ports and airports. Road transportation has traditionally received the most government attention. The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is a major public transportation company with its headquarters in Dhaka. It was established in 1961 and owns over 1,100 buses and 140 trucks. BRTC aims to provide modern mass transportation services across Bangladesh and emergency services during natural disasters. The transportation sector has grown significantly since the 1980s and contributes greatly to Bangladesh's economic growth and employment.
[Urban transportation] city presentation manila(philippines)shrdcinfo
This document summarizes public transportation issues and policy in Mega Manila, a metro area of 28 million people in the Philippines. It faces severe traffic congestion, with private vehicles occupying 70% of road space but accounting for only 30% of trips. The average bus commute takes 89 minutes. A national transport policy aims to create a safe, integrated, and sustainable transportation system, but current policymaking lacks coordination and resources for implementation. Plans are outlined to build nine additional mass transit lines by 2021 to serve 2.2 million additional daily commuters.
Indian road transport service efficiency study –wbAyush Mehrotra
This report summarizes a study by the World Bank on improving the efficiency of India's road transport sector. It focuses on three key aspects: the trucking industry, inter-city buses, and the motor insurance industry. For trucking, it finds low rates are causing losses and delays, and recommends allowing multi-axle vehicles and border processing reforms. For buses, it notes a shift to private operators and rising state unit costs, and recommends deregulating fares and operations. For insurance, it reports high accident rates but a lack of safety incentives, and suggests reforms like claims databases and stricter driver licensing.
This document discusses multimodal integration, which aims to seamlessly connect different transportation modes to maximize the impact of mass transit and enable sustainable urban mobility. Key aspects of multimodal integration include integrating mass transit modes with each other and with feeder modes, infrastructure and operational integration between modes, information integration through shared systems, and integrated fare payment solutions across modes. The document notes some examples of multimodal integration and factors like strong authorities, political will, and advanced technology that can enable further integration.
Abstract of master's thesis on traffic congestion in GhanaHayford Adjavor
This was a study aimed at bringing the merits of road pricing implementation, and drawing from lessons in other developing countries in order to solve the traffic congestion problem in the city of Accra.
By Zeenab Aneez
All of India’s cities face an urban transport crisis. While issues such as poor connectivity, bad road quality, traffic congestion, air and noise pollution are constantly talked about, parking is seen as one having negligible effect on the quality of urban transport. The MV Asia study on parking in Mumbai shows that a car spends only 4 per cent of its life in motion and the remaining 96 per cent of the time it is parked (Mumbai Transformation Support Unit 2008). With the increasing trend in the growth of private vehicles, it is imperative that parking be seen as an important factor for making an efficient transportation system within our cities.
This document discusses intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in transitional and developing countries. It begins by explaining the rapid growth in vehicle ownership and road traffic as countries reach higher income levels. The conventional approach of expanding infrastructure faces limitations and high costs. ITS emerged by combining information and communication technologies with transportation. ITS can help transitional countries more efficiently manage growing transportation needs. However, ITS deployment in transitional and developing countries requires special consideration due to factors like lower incomes, older vehicle fleets, and varying economic and transportation conditions both within and between countries. The World Bank provides technical notes to help practitioners understand ITS requirements in transitional contexts.
The document discusses transport problems facing major cities in India. It notes that while transport demand has increased substantially due to population growth and urbanization, public transport systems have not kept pace. As a result, there has been a massive shift towards private vehicle ownership and intermediate modes of transport. This has led to high traffic congestion in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune and Bangalore, whose infrastructure is unable to cope with the rapidly growing vehicle numbers.
New Year and new ideas! This month we want to boost our students’ creativity when discussing a relevant topic: transport. Our B2 First and C1 Advanced students can talk about what the transport of the future will be like while they improve their English. Our B1 Preliminary and B2 First learners will reflect upon how transport has changed while they practise their speaking. Finally, our young learners can put their inventors’ hat on and design the bike of the future. Happy teaching!
Making cities more competitive the economic case for public transportTristan Wiggill
A presentation by Adv Alma Nel (Director: Legal and Policy Research: Gauteng Provincial Government) at the Transport Forum Month of Transport Celebrations 1 October 2015 hosted by University of Johannesburg. The theme for the event was: "Trends in Policy Development for Transport" and the topic for the presentation was: "Making cities more competitive The Economic Case for Public Transport."
More like this on www.transportworldafrica.co.za
This document provides an introduction to a study examining road pricing as a strategy to reduce traffic congestion in Accra, Ghana. It defines key concepts like road pricing, area licensing schemes, electronic road pricing systems. It acknowledges traffic congestion is a serious problem in Accra and many developing countries that threatens socio-economic development. The document assumes road expansion is not possible and road pricing may encourage more public transport use. It establishes traffic congestion in Accra is a problem and poses research questions on how it can be effectively managed through road pricing while addressing potential challenges and prospects of implementing such a strategy.
The document discusses Singapore's shifting public transport model away from a regulated franchise system towards one with greater state involvement. It describes how the government is taking on ownership of fixed assets like trains and buses, and shortening operator contracts. This approach is similar to models used in London and other cities where operators bid for contracts with clear service standards. While nationalization raises concerns about efficiency, the current system in Singapore also faces issues, and greater state ownership may help address problems like rising subsidies.
The document provides an executive summary of the NextGen transit plan for central Ohio. The summary outlines three key components of the plan: 1) a network of high capacity transit corridors including BRT, light rail, and commuter rail; 2) smart mobility options using emerging technologies; and 3) improvements to the existing bus network by increasing frequency and expanding service areas. The plan aims to enhance regional competitiveness, improve job access, address future congestion, and capitalize on support from leaders to transform mobility as the population grows an expected 1 million people by 2050.
International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science (IRJES) is a peer reviewed online journal for professionals and researchers in the field of computer science. The main aim is to resolve emerging and outstanding problems revealed by recent social and technological change. IJRES provides the platform for the researchers to present and evaluate their work from both theoretical and technical aspects and to share their views.
www.irjes.com
Public Transportation And New DevelopmentsSandra Ahn
The document discusses public transportation in Columbus, Ohio and efforts to improve the system. It notes that the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) hired experts in 2013 to review and evaluate bus routes. Between 2014-2015, COTA implemented changes to the system based on public feedback, with most major changes occurring in May 2017. This included additional public meetings to gather comments on the revisions.
ABSTRACT
This paper considers commuters’ satisfaction with public mass transit (PMT) services in Kogi State, Nigeria. The work is propelled by the practical absence of previous research efforts in the area, particularly as it affects the commuters in the grassroots. Taking in a multi-stage sampling technique, the study used a sample of 601 commuters and 70 of both employees and management staff drawn from six different public mass transit outfits operating in Kogi State, Nigeria, by both the state government and the local government areas of the province. Data was collected from commuters, contact personnel and management staff. The survey disclosed that there is a substantial deviation between the case of mass transit outfit commuter patronize and their level of gratification with the avails of the PMT. The survey concludes that commuters, generally, are not satisfied with the avails of the public mass transit in Nigeria. Established on the findings, the study recommended among others improved funding of these PMTs and the desegregation of other modalities of transportation for effective service delivery.
Keywords: Consumer-Satisfaction, Service-Quality, Dimensionality of Service Quality.
Here is a Porter's Five Forces analysis of the airline industry:
Introduction: Porter's Five Forces analysis is a framework for industry analysis and business strategy development. It draws attention to five key forces that shape every industry and helps determine the strengths and weaknesses of a company's competitive position. This analysis will examine the airline industry using Porter's Five Forces model.
Threat of New Entrants: The airline industry has high barriers to entry due to large capital requirements for aircraft, maintenance facilities, and airport operations. However, the threat of new entrants is moderate as new budget/low-cost carriers continue to emerge. Established airlines also face competition from new entrants in adjacent industries like rail.
Threat of Substit
The Gap Between the Public Transport System and the Automobile Industry Rory Van Wyk
https://www.miway.co.za/blog/useful-info/a-commentary-on-south-africa-s-dependence-on-the-motor-car-industry | We discuss the fundamental gaps between the South African public transport system and automobile industry. Learn about the implications of a lacking public transport system and its effects on the automobile and motor vehicle insurance industries.
Motorized Tricycle Transportation Business in Catanduanespaperpublications3
Abstract: This study presents the motorized tricycle transportation business in Catanduanes in 2014 and assumed its operation succeeds well and there are problems encountered. Descriptive method of research was utilized with the questionnaire as the main instrument in gathering the data. Respondents of the study consisted one fourth of the total population. Stratified random sampling was adopted. Frequency count, percentages, mean and rank were among the statistical tools used in this study. Result of data analysis disclosed that a typical motorized tricycle operator is a male; married; 30-49 years old; either college undergraduate or high school graduate; and gainfully employed; operators of motorized tricycle hire one worker usually a driver; with one tricycle unit; initial capitalization is relatively low usually used to pay for downpayment of the unit as well as purchase of sidecar; operators are relatively poor and with fairly adequate income from motorized tricycle operation; most popular mode of division of income was boundary system where the driver gives the operator a fixed sum of money for each day of trip; the economic status of the respondents improved as well their social status improved also; Rationale were afforded as problems in the business such as extension of hours of being on the road; stiff competition; high cost of spare parts; gasoline; oil; others; strict enforcement of routes; inconsiderate operators; and corrupt LTO personnel. Recommendations were offered on how to give fair share in the income from motorized tricycle operation; for motorized tricycle operators to improve their socio-economic conditions; to provide solution to their problems; propose detailed plan intended to provide standard procedures for policy decision making, within the perspective of the Local Government Unit, Land Transportation Office, Department of Transportation and Communication to the motorized tricycle operators; motorized tricycle operators should at least put up a tricycle operators’ cooperative in their municipalities and the routes to future research were identified.
Transportation has always played an important role in Canada's history, with the construction of the railway system in the late 1800s connecting many provinces and allowing for the first transcontinental rail journey across Canada in 1885. Transportation infrastructure is necessary for Canada's development but is also very expensive, while the transportation system makes trade and business possible both within Canada and internationally but sometimes causes environmental damage.
National Council on Disability 2010 Working Paper on TransportationScott Rains
This document provides background information on transportation issues for people with disabilities. It summarizes key findings from surveys that found many people with disabilities need assistance to travel and that inadequate transportation is a significant problem. The document also outlines some significant policy accomplishments around improving public transportation accessibility, over-the-road bus compliance with ADA, transportation in rural areas, and accessibility on cruise ships.
Performance of Urban Transit in JordanIJERA Editor
Urban public transit has essential and active role for sustainable and balanced socio-economic and
environmental development. This study investigated the performance of urban public transit services in three
major cities in Jordan, including Amman, Irbid, and Zarqa. Accessibility, mobility, productivity, punctuality,
waiting time and comfort of public transit were investigated in the study. Data were obtained from Land
Transport RegulatoryCommission of Jordan, municipalities, and field surveys.
The accessibility was found to be relatively low in Irbid and Amman city. Also, the results indicated that the
mobility and waiting time for public transit were found to be marginally comparable with that in developed
countries. In contrast, the productivity of public transit was very high compared with the productivity of transit
in developed countries. However, one-quarter of users’ rated the comfort inside public transit as poor. Thus,
enhancement of public transit service and introduction of new modes of transport are necessary to ease the
existed urban congestion levels
Impact of integrated transport system (its) on the productivity of smes in se...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research paper that examines the impact of integrated transport systems on the productivity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in selected states in Southwestern Nigeria. The study revealed a strong inverse relationship between SME productivity and the Nigerian government's slow responsiveness to implementing integrated transport systems. Based on the findings, the study concluded that it is important for the Nigerian government to accelerate the adoption and implementation of integrated transport systems to help SMEs operate more effectively and contribute more to economic development.
This document discusses public and private sector involvement in freight transport management and organization. It notes that freight transport is important for economic growth but infrastructure development faces challenges due to limited public funds. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a solution, with governments and private sector sharing resources, risks, and rewards. The document then provides examples of PPP initiatives in Ghana for modernizing customs, expanding roads and ports, rehabilitating railways, and developing an inland port. It acknowledges challenges for PPPs in developing countries but emphasizes that, with best practices followed, they can effectively mobilize private capital for infrastructure.
The Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Johannesburg, South Africa aims to provide efficient, affordable public transportation to residents. Launched in 2009, the system runs buses along dedicated lanes and integrates with other transit networks. It aims to serve over 80% of Johannesburg residents by 2020. The BRT system has created jobs, improved mobility and the environment by reducing emissions. Early challenges involved maintaining bus schedules and preventing other vehicles from using dedicated lanes, but the system provides a model for improving urban transit internationally.
Ban on commercial motorcycle operations in benin city, nigeriaAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a paper that appraises the socio-economic implications of banning commercial motorcycle operations in Benin City, Nigeria. It began gaining popularity in the 1980s due to inadequate public transportation. While it provided benefits like navigating traffic and bad roads, issues arose like increased crime, accidents, and security threats from insurgents. Therefore, the state government banned operations to improve safety and security, though it created hardship and business opportunities. The full paper examines the history of motorcycle use in Nigeria, functional characteristics, benefits and drawbacks of commercial operations.
Andrew - Allegheny County Transit AnalysisAndrew Ritchie
This document analyzes public transit access and economic mobility in Allegheny County, PA. It finds that areas with longer average commute times have lower odds of escaping poverty. Maps show population density and changes from 2000-2010 overlaid with bus routes. Denser urban areas have better transit access while outlying suburbs have poorer access. Advocacy groups call for improved safety and expanded routes/service in areas like Penn Hills and Garfield that suffer from lack of adequate transit. Millennials moving to the region will increase demands on public transit. Future funding through Act 89 aims to improve service.
DESIGN OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN BARAMULLA CITY OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR”.IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on designing public transportation in Baramulla City, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The study analyzed the existing public transportation system and identified issues like limited availability and long travel times. Surveys were conducted to understand transportation usage and needs. It was found that most people rely on private vehicles rather than public transportation. To promote greater public transportation use, the study developed timetables for bus and taxi services on key routes. The timetables aim to provide more frequent, reliable public transportation options to address current issues and encourage more people to shift from private to public transportation.
This presentation discusses orienting transport planning in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia toward sustainability. It covers the significance of transportation, the scope of transport planning, issues in transport planning globally and in Ulaanbaatar specifically. Lessons are drawn from Curitiba, Brazil, which integrated transportation and land use planning to promote a sustainable public transit system and compact urban development. Key challenges for Ulaanbaatar include funding road improvements, managing increasing vehicle traffic, and implementing planned transportation projects to address issues like traffic congestion.
argumentative essay on the issue of the government's transport modernization ...CCSSenatorAbogadoAj
The document discusses the issue of the Philippines government's transport modernization program. It presents arguments both for and against the program. It argues that while the program may improve transportation infrastructure and reduce pollution, it could negatively impact the livelihoods of thousands of public transportation drivers and operators by replacing jeepneys with more modern vehicles. Many drivers would lose their primary source of income under such a program. It concludes that while modernization is important, the government must also consider how it will affect marginalized groups and ensure affordable transportation options remain available.
The document discusses the shifting role of railroads over time in the United States. It begins by describing how the railroads were nationalized under President Woodrow Wilson during World War I to meet the demands of the war, but were returned to private ownership after the war. Later, it discusses how railroads increasingly connected and coordinated as a national system to improve productivity, revenue, and rates over time. Key individuals like Colonel John Stevens, James Hill, Jay Gould, and Cornelius Vanderbilt significantly influenced the development and expansion of the railroad industry.
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Bus passenger movement in ghana a case of intercity state transport corporation (istc) coaches ltd.
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Bus Passenger Movement in Ghana: A Case of Intercity State
Transport Corporation (ISTC) Coaches Ltd.
Thomas Kolawole Ojo* Regina Amoako-Sakyi Albert M. Abane
Department of Geography and Regional Planning,University of Cape Coast
ojothomas@ymail.com
Abstract
The Intercity State Transport Company is one of the two state funded transport companies in Ghana competing
with a range of other service providers mainly from the private sector in the industry. Once well respected and
described as the pride of intercity travels in Ghana, it is currently a mere shadow of its former glory with rapid
decline in passenger movements over the past years. This study sought to analyse passenger movements over the
past five years and also explored challenges that have led to the steady decline of ISTC over the years.
Secondary data was provided by the company and this was complemented with in-depth interviews with
management. Findings of the study revealed that the service suffered a 60% decline in passenger movement
between 2007 and 2011; however there was a high utilization of its services in January 2010 and December 2011.
Finally, there was no statistically significant difference in the volume of passengers between 2010 and 2011.
Keywords: intercity, intercity bus, passenger movement, ISTC
Introduction
Intercity bus transport is a popular means of travelling between cities and aligning villages and towns in Ghana.
Its services include freight and passenger movements from one location to the other. For this service to be
provided, a company has to be formed. As a result of that there have been concerted attempts by various past
Governments of Ghana to offer intercity bus transport service to her citizen. One of such efforts is the
establishment of Intercity State Transport Company (ISTC). But there is a number of private transport operators
of which Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) offers about 70-80% of passenger and freight traffic.
This is an off shoot of intra urban dominance of GPRTU of 70-80% (Abane 2011). GPRTU has been able to co-
opt other intercity bus transport operators by sharing some of its terminals/stations with other transport
companies/union such as VVIP/VIP, DIPLOMAT. Aside this, some private owners or operators like VIP/VVIP,
DIPLOMAT for instance are either members or former members/executives of the union. Other unions/transport
operators in the industry are Concerned Drivers Union, Progressive Transport Owners Association and Co-
operative.
All these intercity operators have boosted the range of choices for intercity travellers in Ghana. One
palpable issue to consider when making a choice for a particular ICB service is the fare and commensurable
accoutrement such as comfort, availability of air condition, reliability, ample leg room, and space for baggage.
Some passengers might have a strong predilection for a particular transport operator based on certain socio-
demographic characteristics. So despite all odds such passengers will keep patronizing such a company. Any
service provider found wanting in providing adequate service to the teeming passengers would end up losing
passengers to competitors.
As a result of competition and other challenges bedevilling ISTC, this study sought to find out the
volume of passenger movement for the last 5 years; monthly volume of passenger movement for the last two
years and the daily passenger movement for the last one year. The hypothesis of the study is to ascertain the
significant difference in the volume of passengers between 2010 and 2011. The company used to offer intercity
bus transport service to all regional capitals in Ghana. Currently, it is not as vibrant as it used to be in some years
past. This has not only resulted in the decline in the volume of passenger movement but also the amount of
revenue generated.
Literature Review
A passenger is described here as someone who arrives in, departs from, or transfers through the transport mode
on a given day. A passenger is also any person who travels in a vehicle, but bears little or no responsibility for
the tasks required for that vehicle to arrive at its destination (Gajendran, 2012).The socio-demographic
characteristics of the passenger therefore influence the choice of mode which might be dependent on the distance
and urgency of the journey.
Cities are centres of economic, social, political and environment livability occupying a pride of place in
policy formulations, by city administrator and policy makers (Ogunkoya, 2008). More importantly, movement
access to education, recreation, business and work is paramount to the continued existence of the city (Litman,
2002). The concept of intercity originated from the intercity sector of British Rail and includes long-distance
travels of over 100km between cities, towns or regions or states (Kato et al., 2010). Intercity transport is
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responsible for connecting cities, aligning towns and villages by a network of service provided by both the
government and private entities for passengers and freight traffic. This company would have to make profit and
by so doing only ply route that seem profitable to them.
“Intercity bus” originates from Carl Eric Wickman in 1913 that was fed up with his inability to sell a
seven-passenger automobile on the showroom floor of the dealership where he worked. He then started using it
to transport miners between Hibbing and Alice, Minnesota, United States (Wrenick 2011; Woldeamonuel, 2012).
This was later to provide service regularly in what started a new company (Greyhound) and industry.
In this study intercity bus transport service in Ghana means a fast moving long-distance bus service that does not
stop frequently or wait for long in picking passengers during the journey. The characteristics of Ghana’s intercity
buses may include:
• Comfortable seats that may include a folding table, armrests, and that sometimes recline. Comfort is
considered to be an important feature in these buses.
• Luggage racks above the seats where passengers can access their luggage during the journey.
• Luggage bays, where passengers' luggage can be stowed away from the seating area.
• Overhead lights and fans that can be used by individual passengers with little or no disturbance to other
passengers.
• Bathrooms. The bathrooms on buses generally do not have running water or flushing toilets, and are
sometimes equipped with hand sanitizer.
• On some buses, movies or other videos are shown to passengers.
• Fridges: which is been used by the driver and his crew to have their drink or food refrigerated.
In terms of volume of intercity passenger movement in Ghana, Abane (2013) noted that Ghana Private
Road Transport Union (GPRTU) constitutes 70-80%. Other players such as Metro Mass Transit Ltd, ISTC,
Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA), Concerned Drivers Union, VIP, VVIP, and DIPLOMAT
are jostling for the remaining 20%. GPRTU would still dominate into the near foreseeable future because it has
been able to absorb operators of Ford, VIP, VVIP, and DIPLOMAT by sharing its terminals or stations with
them. Though majority of these terminals are owned by metropolitans, municipals and districts assemblies, the
GPRTU operates it and pay taxes to the government through its local branches.
Study area and Research methodology
Ghana is a country in West Africa, a former British colony known as the Gold Coast until 1957. The capital city
of Accra is the largest city in the country. English is the official language of the country, but there are seven
written languages studied in schools. The female population is 12,633,978 (51.2%) while males is 12,240,845
(48.8%) of the total population (GSS, 2010). Ghana’s population is growing at the rate of 1.9%. At this rate the
population would be 30,536,326 in 2025 and 38,735,638 in 2050. Population density rose from 79 persons per
square kilometre in 2000 to 103 persons per square kilometre in 2010. The country is presently more than 50
percent rural (GSS, 2010).
STC is a public transport agency set up by the Government of Ghana with the aim of competing with
private operators in the carriage of passengers and goods by road. STC was hatched in 1901 as a government
transport department. The rationale was to provide ‘labor and human carrier’ service to cater for the interest of
trading and mining companies. In addition, it was to carry transferred civil/public servants to where they had
been posted to (ISTC, Head Office, 2013). These services were gradually replaced by motor vehicles when in
1920, the department was incorporated into the Public Works Department. Two years later, the department
gained its autonomy under the Ministry of Transport and Communication. The passing of Legislative Instrument
(LI) 414 in March, 1965 established the department as a corporate body known as the State Transport Company.
In June, 2000, the assets of the company were purchased and organized into a new company, Vanef
STC by a consortium of business concerns known as the Vanef Consortium. This was after the STC was put on
divestiture under the Ghana government’s systematic programme to make previously owned state institutions
more viable by divesting them to worthy private investors. In 2003, the name of the company was changed to
Intercity STC Coaches Limited. As at 2004, the Company has 19 local and 3 international stations including
Kumasi, Tamale, Bolgatanga, Cape-coast, Ho, Abidjan, Ouagaougou and Cotonou. Intercity STC currently
operates in four countries (4): Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Benin (ISTC, 2004). However as a result
of the decrease in the volume of passengers, some of these stations like Cape Coast, Dormaa-Ahenkro, Fambisi,
Tudu have either been temporarily suspended or only offering skeletal services.
The study is purely qualitative as it relied on the interview with the management of ISTC and a
secondary analysis research approach that involves reanalysis of data collected and processed by one researcher
for a different purpose (Babbie, 2007). The advantages of secondary analysis are obvious and enormous. It is
cheaper and faster than doing original surveys. In this direction, it can be argued that secondary analysis allows
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large scale surveys to be finished more quickly compared to survey research and hence saving time and cost.
This data was accessed courtesy of the management of ISTC, Head Office in Accra. It covers a trend analysis of
number of passengers from 2007-2011 and daily number of passengers for 2011.
Results and discussion
The analysis of the data obtained from the management of ISTC from 2007-2011 is presented below:
Table 1: Yearly passengers from 2007-2011
Year Passengers Percent
2007 1,006,496
2008 956,468 -5%
2009 752,350 -21.3%
2010 588,952 -21.7%
2011 396,507 -32.7%
Source: ISTC Accra head office, 2013
Table 1 indicates the ISTC yearly passenger movement for five years (2007-2011). In 2007, 1,006,496
passengers embarked on intercity journeys by ISTC. In the following year, there was a 5% decline in the volume
of passengers to 956,468. Year 2009 witnessed a further decline of 21.3% from the previous year to 752, 350.
There was a further decline in 2010 by 21.7% of that of 2009 to 588,952 and 32.7% reduction in passenger
movement. The above analysis reveals that there is deep drop of more than 60 % in the volume of ISTC
passengers over the five year period. From 2007-2011, there was a 60.6% decline in the volume of passengers’
movements. This continuous drop in passenger movement according to the General Manager resulted from the
loss of 80% of the clients to competitors. Aside this, the company has just 39 operational buses since most of the
vehicles have broken down. These 39 buses have been distributed to the five functional stations- Kumasi (11),
Accra (15), Tamale (2), Bolgatanga (3) and Takoradi (8). This deep drop would surely affect the profitability of
the company. Perchance this downward trend continues, ISTC might go practically out of business.
Table 2: Monthly breakdown of passengers from 2010 and 2011
Month Passenger Change
2010 2011 %
January 61, 077 45, 315 -25.8%
February 49, 161 34, 109 -30.6 %,
March 51, 978 32, 914 -36.7%
April 51, 749 30,309 -41.4%
May 52, 261 26, 746 -48.8%
June 45,384 25, 379 -44.1%
July 50,386 28, 922 -42.6%
August 57, 657 34, 348 -40.2%
September 46, 872 30, 743 -34.4%
October 41, 977 24, 141 -42.5%
November 37, 244 24, 643 -33.8%
December 43, 206 58, 938 36.4%
Total 588 952 396, 507 -32.7%
Source: ISTC Accra head office, 2013.
Table 2 shows a comparatively analysis of monthly passenger movement for 2010 and 2011. In January,
61, 077 and 45,315 passengers patronized ISTC in 2010 and 2011 respectively. There was a 25.8% reduction in
the passenger movement comparatively. In February, 49, 161 and 34, 109 passengers travelled in 2010 and 2011
respectively. This represents a 30.6 %, 19.5% decline in 2011, and from the previous month respectively. A total
of 51,978 and 32, 914passengers travelled in March, 2010 and 2011 respectively. This depicts a 36.7% decline in
2011 but a 5.7% increase and 3.5% decrease from the previous month in 2010 and 2011 respectively. In April,
a total of 51,749 and 30,309 in 2010 and 2011travelled respectively indicate a 41.4% reduction in 2011, a further
0.4% and 7.9% decline from the previous month in 2010 and 2011 respectively. A total of 52, 261 and 26, 746
passengers travelled in May, 2010 and 2011 respectively. There is a 48.8% decline in 2011 with a 1% increase
and 11.8 % reduction from the previous month in 2010 and 2011. The numbers of passengers in June 2010 and
2011were 45,384 and 25, 379 representing a 44.1% decrease in 2011 with a decline of 13.2% and 5.4% from the
previous month in 2010 and 2011 respectively.
Table 2 further shows that there were 50,386 and 28, 922 passengers in July, 2010 and 2011
respectively. This represents a 42.6% decline in 2011 with 11% and 14% increase from the previous month in
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2010 and 2011 respectively. In August, 2010 and 2011, 57, 657 and 34, 348 passengers travelled. A 40.2%
decline in 2011, 14.4% increase and 18.8 decrease from the previous month in 2010 and 2011 respectively. A
total of 46, 872 and 30, 743 passengers travelled in September, 2010 and 2011 respectively. Noticeably, there is
a 34.4% decline in 2011, 18.7% and 10.5% reduction in September, 2010 and 2011 respectively. In October
2010 and 2011, the total number of passengers was 41, 977 and 24, 141 respectively. It can be deduced that
42.5% decline. There was a 11.2 % decline and 2.1% increase in November, 2010 and 2011 respectively. There
was an appreciable increase in the passenger movement in December, 2010 and 2011. More so, there was an
increase from the previous month for 2010 and 2011. The reason adduced for this increase was notably as a
result of the fact that the year was coming to an end. Hence people were just crisscrossing the length and breadth
of the country either to reunite with family, recreation, excursion, convention or for any other purpose.
Based on the foregoing a paired sample t-test was conducted to find the difference in the volume of
passengers between 2010 and 2011. The result of the analysis revealed that there was no statistically significant
difference between the volume of passengers for 2010(M=90608, SD=149869.89) and 2011(M=61001.08,
SD=101261.43) with p>0.05. Ojo’s (in press) independent samples t-test analysis of 10 year passenger
movement in the Murtala Muhamed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos revealed a similar scenario with no
significant difference in international passengers arrival and departure.
The management acknowledges mismanagement over the years as the bane of its underperformance.
There have been a lot of changes in the management of the company just to reposition it at a vantage point
amidst competition. The current management acknowledges that the inability of the company to maintain
schedules have caused 80% of ISTC clients seeking other options. Furthermore, the inability of accessing spare
parts had caused the dwindling number of operational buses from 71to 30. The underperforming of the company
engineered the workers of the company to go on demonstration on 25th
September, 2013. The workers
demonstrated because of several months of unpaid salaries and poor condition of service.
Table 3 reveals that 45315 passengers travelled by ISTC in January, 2011. Out of which 1,726
passengers travelled on the 27th
and 1707 passengers on the 1st
. The least number of 1,192 passengers travelled
on the 20th
. January is the month in which a lot of people are returning from the festive period and the students
and pupils are resuming to school. So this accounts for the relative high number of passengers. A total of 34109
passengers were recorded in February. There was no available data for 29th
, 30th
and 31st
but there was a steady
rise in passengers from the 24th
-28th
of the same month. There was a further decline in passengers in March to
32,914. The least number of 890 passengers travelled on the 20th
and the highest number of 1,189 passengers on
the 8th
. There was steady decline till July when an increase resulting 28,922 passengers was recorded. There was
an increment in August where 34,348 passengers were recorded. The number of passengers later declined up till
November when there was an increment in passenger movement. The month of December recorded the highest
volume of passengers. All the days in December recorded a corresponding increase in passenger movement
compared with others days and months in the year. The reason is that a lot of people were moving from one
place to the other as the year was gradually coming to an end. Most transport companies during this period
experience high volume of passengers.
In Aderamo (2010), the interstate service of Nigeria’s Kwara State Transport Corporation fluctuated in
passenger traffic between 1990 and 2007. The highest number of passenger traffic was recorded in 1991 when
the Corporation just took off but declined by 21% in 1996. A similar situation was recorded by Abane (2009) in
a study on MMT in Ghana. Though the number of interstate passengers patronizing the Corporation’s service in
Aderamo’s (2010) rose by 18.8% in 1997 but continued to experience fluctuations in its performance. The
average number of interstate passenger traffic for the eighteen-year period was 169, 264 passengers per annum.
Challenges of ISTC
ISTC as a transport company like any other state funded ventures in the developing economy is fraught with a
number of challenges that potentially threaten its viability as a business entity (Abane, 2009). ISTC was once
upon a time the pride of intercity trips for both the young and old but has witnessed a dwindling in passenger
movement as espoused earlier on in this paper. The reasons for the change of tide are not far-fetched. Some of
the major challenges are highlighted below.
Competition from other players
There are about 60 transport companies offering its services to the teeming passengers in Ghana today. Although
not all these companies offer intercity bus services but a substantial number of them do. The entrants of notable
players such as VIP/VVIP, DIPLOMAT, etc have really affected the patronage of ISTC. These service providers
have similar luxurious buses that could be likened to that of ISTC. Besides, all these other companies are just
jostling for the 20% passenger movement not captured by the GPRTU. The low presence of these service
providers blind patrons of ISTC in all major cities and towns in Ghana. More so, the seemingly non-operational
routes such as Cape Coast, Dormaa have given other service providers more leverage in the intercity market.
Abane (2009) sees this to be associated with the inability of the ISTC to market itself as a viable alternative to
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the other state funded and numerous private transport companies offering intercity bus services. The
management of ISTC acknowledges that about 80percent of their clients have sought other options.
Service quality
This comprises the differences between the service provided by ISTC and what is received by the passengers.
ISTC in the past was offering the best of its services as it was counted to be a privilege to travel by ISTC (Kamil,
2009). Notable then was the timely schedules of buses. Up till today, ISTC happens to be noted for having
operational schedules for their trips. This alone has come under a lot of scrutiny. This invariably affects the out
of vehicle waiting time. The number of operational buses of ISTC has been dwindling as the years pass by
(Poku-Boansi, 2008) as the company can barely boast of 39 functional buses. This accounts for why some of the
routes have been suspended to maximize other routes. The decreasing number of operational buses makes the
ISTC to make less frequent trips. During a field exercise recently in Accra and Takoradi, the terminals/stations
look old with the seats in very bad shape. The passengers had to wait for more than one hour before they set off.
Many of the passengers expressed dissatisfaction by asking the driver about when they would set off.
Management challenges
The governments of Ghana have at various times changed the management of ISTC to ensure efficient service
delivery. This at times culminates into change of name of the company. Kamil (2009) wonders if any
transformation has happened despite this incessant change of management. A recent demonstration by the
workers of ISTC was to address the alleged mismanagement of the company and some also questioned the
ownership of the business, claiming that a consultant had pocketed part of their provident fund. The current
management recognizes that as a result of mismanagement over the years, the company had not been able to
perform up to standard and had lost majority of its trusted clients.
Conclusion and recommendations
The Government of Ghana has at various points being poised to revitalize the ailing company. First and foremost
the indebtedness of the company could be looked at and the spate of mismanagement which has been the bane of
any government owned enterprise could be arrested if appropriate measures are put in place.
Passengers still do patronise ISTC despite the challenges bedevilling the company. It is expedient if the
management can identify what makes these passengers loyal to the company. Furthermore, more should be done
to woo new customers. The management of company should improve on the schedules of buses as this has
invariably affected how timely the bus operations are. This can assist in retaining customers and woo new ones.
A similar study on volume of intercity passengers of Metro Mass Transit Ltd may be carried out. This can reveal
the trend in passenger movement. The trend will from strategic decisions by management to position the
company at a vantage point.
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We are very grateful to the management of ISTC especially the Operations/Traffic Manager, the Head of
Research and Statistics unit, Greater Accra and Western Regional Managers of ISTC for providing this
information.
Table 3: Daily passengers in 2011
Day January February March April May June July August September October November December
1 1707 1218 1162 1132 862 811 925 1108 1110 815 891 1964
2 1523 1151 1172 1010 855 902 854 1108 1132 774 780 1980
3 1224 1002 1009 958 899 798 999 1108 997 854 930 1886
4 1312 1224 1001 925 749 785 858 1108 1120 789 799 1818
5 1501 1308 946 891 817 864 782 1108 1215 706 812 1899
6 1602 1442 1178 1110 799 776 812 1108 996 865 749 1883
7 1610 1212 1177 1178 894 913 842 1108 1224 794 768 1885
8 1286 1190 1189 1105 844 892 993 1108 979 778 728 1976
9 1502 1502 1010 1124 900 911 877 1108 988 822 735 1905
10 1192 1007 985 969 819 877 844 1108 895 803 908 1905
11 1802 1322 1020 1150 912 854 1131 1108 1021 703 802 1907
12 1554 1076 1063 902 877 905 1054 1108 903 802 824 1987
13 1237 1144 1112 1109 918 860 1104 1108 925 719 835 1890
14 1705 1021 1022 995 860 853 849 1108 905 814 765 1789
15 1552 1311 1081 906 921 867 897 1108 991 811 785 1802
16 1330 1342 1024 898 811 830 823 1108 995 795 774 1942
17 1556 1054 1101 990 951 875 916 1108 880 741 885 1958
18 1416 1191 1016 887 854 779 834 1108 982 789 886 1987
19 1791 1087 890 849 790 801 882 1108 1151 712 864 1928
20 1574 1501 1106 918 812 801 1002 1108 1229 807 853 1890
21 1192 1417 1171 922 919 772 1110 1108 997 733 843 1925
22 1228 1176 997 953 870 854 825 1108 859 818 901 1553
23 1264 1121 1082 1091 928 876 862 1108 1001 762 899 1893
24 1532 1085 1051 927 839 798 910 1108 942 738 764 1999
25 1543 1198 1004 1251 867 816 855 1108 965 766 799 1823
26 1398 1201 1085 1120 842 804 822 1108 996 782 822 1826
27 1729 1274 977 1090 817 888 1210 1108 1275 817 725 1992
28 1662 1332 1121 892 921 891 988 1108 1089 705 799 1880
29 1341 * 989 978 801 871 1151 1108 999 724 817 1981
30 1221 * 1165 1079 894 855 891 1108 982 804 901 1898
31 1229 * 1008 * 904 1020 1108 * 799 * 1987
Total 45315 34109 32914 30309 26746 25379 28922 34348 30749 24141 24643 58938
Source: ISTC Accra head office, 2013.
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