First and foremost, there no place around the world where the importance of transport can be over-looked and as important as transportation is to any nation, there are factors that can affect the smooth operation of all mode of transports in any given nation when we critically examine them and their negative impact on public transport.
It is clear that all transport modes are meant to complement each other, they are to work like a system and if there is problem in one transport mode it may affect other transport modes therefore, affecting a man’s travel choice which has also been a complex issue attracting attention of both social and transport scientists in the world.
However, this article is motivated by factors that can affect all modes of transport and the factors among others are: Safety, Policy , Communication, Training & Management etc.
Safety
It must be clear that safety in any mode of transport is not a negotiable or competitive issue’ it is paramount in all modes of transport. The resultant effect of high cumulative rate of accident in any mode of transport and low patronage, may be due to poor safety measure, people will not want to make use of transport that can easily cause them their lives and since passenger and goods are the live wire of any transport mode hence, safety cannot be over emphasized in transport system.
Policy
Policy as it were is to give a definite method of action in light of stated stipulations to guide and to determine present and future decisions in transport system. Transport policy is made to achieve accurate or definite goals relating to social, economic and environmental conditions and contributing and performance of the transport system. The policy must aim to provide affordable, efficient, reliable, transport system and operational safety and infrastructure for the movement of people and goods.
Therefore, transport policy is a notable instrument for effective managing and regulating of existing transport activities in any given environment.
Communication
This is any means of exchange information. Transport communication is any means of exchanging information relating to existing transport activates. It involves the use of telephone, telegraph, television, radio, fax, traffic signs among others. Communication is a very essential aspect in transport system without it, it will negatively affect all transport activities, as well as other sectors of the economy.
Training
Training is the act or method of someone who trains. Training in transport could be referred to as instruction, teaching education, discipline, schooling, etc., one has to undergo in any mode of transport. Transport training programs are programs designed for training someone in specific skills in any transport mode, e.g., air transport, road transport, etc. There are different transport training centers to acquire knowledge and skills in any transport mode of your choice. Transport training is important to improve your skills and overall knowledge in area of your choice of transport mode, through training you can acquire or expose to vital concepts, techniques and safety practices you needed in area of your interest.
Lack of adequate training may lead to poor performance, poor safety, poor staff management and poor customer care, among others.
Management
The proper management of transport in any given organization cannot be over emphasized. Management is simply the act of handling or supervising a firm. The transport management is concerned with transport operation. Transport managers are responsible for directing, coordinating, planning and supervising transport activities in an organization in order to ensure a satisfactory result or performance. Transport management is an important function concerned with all aspect of transport activity in any given firm.
These are the factors of that can affect transport modes, nevertheless, transport management is to ensure more transport planning and execution.
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