| dc.description.abstract | The use of the motorised modes in rural area& .have been
found to be low due to the fact that they are inaccessible to· the
majority. The inaccessibility can be attributed to low 4ncome
level and· iow surfaced roads connectivity, hence. the' rural
inhabitants tend to use the non-motorised ones because heir
ease in operation, ownership and hire. They can also move~on low
quality footpaths and roads.
This study, carried out in Nyando/Kad ibo Divis OAS,was
aimed at covering bicycles operating in off-road ·transportation
of both passengers and goods for various trip makers ."- These
bicycles are known as Ngware-ini. According to the search
find Longs , the mode offers fast service and is giving the
operating in their routes a stiff competition. 'The number of
bicycles have been increasing for the past seven years. The
operation of these modes act as an income generating activity in
the region.
The main objective of this study was to examine factors
favoring the use of these modes. Other objectives were to assess
whether the operation can offer productive employment, the type
of transport neeQs they fulfil, possible problems they face and
to make 'recommendations for their efficient use.
During the field survey, cluster stratified random-sampling
technique was devised and adopted for use in data collection.
Sub-locations were therefore taken as clusters used as sampling -. 'units through which elementary uni~, that is, the households
were identified and interviewed. Katatu and Ngware-ini opera-tors
,were interviewed using the systematic sampling while ~icycle
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repairers and passengers interviewed randomly.
The findings of the study revealed that Ngware-inis
transport more passengers along the transport corridors than
matatus in the off-road transport. The average monthly income
generated from Ngware-ini operation is higher than that generated
from the agricultural produce in the region. Ngware-inis were
also found to offer both direct and indirect employment and
employ more operators compared to matatus in the divisions. In
the process of their operation, they assist in traffic build up
along the main transport corridors. In goods movemeQt, Rgwareinis
are suitable in transportation of rice, vegetables,
sugarcane, shop merchandise and furniture among others.
In terms of the modes' social and economic viability. they
control matatu fare increases on their routes, can be repaired
locally and some of their parts fabricated by the jua kali
artisans in the region.
The study recommends that there is a need to further create
awareness on the suitability of the modes in the region.
construct their parking terminals along transport corridors in
the markets and avail credit for them to enhance the activity. | en_US |
