Authors
Mulugeta Girma, Berhanu Woldetensae, Ranavijai Bahadur Singh
Publication date
2019
Description
The transport sector plays a significant role in the overall development of a country. The movement of people and goods is mainly depending on the transport and it is also an important factor for every country to maintain a strong economy, for military defence and access to and between country’s people. It is performed by various modes; such as air, rail, road, and water. However, road transport is the dominant mode of transport in most cities in developing countries (Iles, 2005; Verma & Ramanayya, 2014).
Particularly, the provision of adequate and appropriate mass transit services is one of the most important components for the well-being of growing and expanding urban areas. These are transport systems with fixed routes and schedules, available for use by all persons who pay the established fare (Ibid). Due to its low running and initial cost, route flexibility and permeability into town and city centers, the conventional bus is the most common mode of public transport in most cities of
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