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Evaluation Of Tricycle As Public Transport System In An Urban Area

Local Government Studies | Management Studies | Public Administration

An evaluation of tricycles as a public transport system in urban areas encompasses an assessment of their efficiency, accessibility, safety, and sustainability within the urban transportation network. Tricycles, commonly referred to as “trikes,” offer a nimble and adaptable means of transportation, particularly in congested urban environments where larger vehicles may struggle to navigate. Their compact size allows for maneuvering through narrow streets and dense traffic, providing last-mile connectivity to areas inaccessible by larger public transport vehicles. However, the efficacy of tricycles as a public transport mode hinges on various factors, including infrastructure support, regulatory frameworks, and environmental impact. Issues such as licensing, route planning, fare management, and adherence to safety standards play crucial roles in ensuring the reliability and viability of tricycles as part of the urban transit system. Moreover, considerations regarding emissions, energy efficiency, and the integration of alternative fuels or electric power sources are imperative for their long-term sustainability. Thus, a comprehensive evaluation of tricycles as a public transport system in urban areas necessitates a balanced assessment of their benefits and challenges, with a focus on enhancing their contribution to the overall transportation landscape while addressing pertinent issues for urban mobility.

ABSTRACT

This project goes into detailed evaluation of tricycle as public means of transport system in an urban area with a particular reference to Ipata-Sango, Ilorin metropolis selected as the case study. The project reviews existing literature on Tricycle ( Keke Napep) within Ipata-Sango, Ilorin. Inclusive are the circumstances that led to the invention of this medium as well as the drawbacks encounter in the past. However the finding of the research work base on the evaluation of Tricycle as public means of transport system indicates the present operational but attached to this are some few shortcomings caused by both Kwara State Government, the Tricycle transport agency and tricyclists or operators. Also is the shortcoming of management and staff leading to inefficiency in the system. With the full study on all these drawbacks, it`s now suggested that the running of the corporation should be given to competent personnel base on merits and qualifications with less intervention by the State Government into the financial and operational capabilities. In addition, the management/staff is suggested to be encouraged and developed by giving incentives and training in their course of service years. Above all the research work poses to be more effective in planning and monitoring all aspect of Safety. If it is done continuosly, therefore it serves a means of redressing areas where there are deficiencies.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGES

Title page i

Certification ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgement iv

Table of contents v-vii

List of tables viii-ix

Abstract x

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction 1

1.1 Statement of the problem 1

1.2 Aim and Objectives of the study 2

1.3 Justification of the theory 2-3

1.4 Scope of the study 3-4

1.5 Description of the study area 4-5

1.6 Proposed Methodology 5-6

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature Review 7

2.1 Tricycle as a mode of transportation 7

2.2 Importance of Tricycle (Keke Napep) as a mode of public

Transport in an urban area 8

2.3 Short coming of Tricycle 8-9

2.4 The importance of wearing helmet while riding a Tricycle 9-10

2.5 Requirement to be met by helmet used by Keke Napep riders (Tricyclist) 10-11

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 Methodology 12

3.1 Oral Interview 12-13

3.2 Issuing of Questionnaire 13-14

3.3 Field Work 14

3.4 Kwara State Tricycle operation (Control Safety E.T.C) laws 2010 14-15

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 Analysis and Discussion of result 16

4.1 Introduction 16

4.2 Oral Interview 16

4.3 Questionnaire 17

4.4 Field Work 17-18

Characteristic of operators (Tricyclist) 21-23

Challenges or factors militating against the smooth running

of the trade 21

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 Conclusion and Recommendation 23

5.1 Conclusion

5.2 Recommendation 23

References 24

LIST OF TABLES

Table 4.1: Details of the result from the Oral interview 16

Table 4.2: Result from the questionnaire distributed 17

Table 4.3: Ages of respondent within Ipata-Sango, Ilorin 18

Table 4.4: Reason for operating Tricycle within the various streets 18

Table 4.5: Educational attainment of respondents 19

Table 4.6: Monthly income of the operators within the various Street. 20

LIST OF PLATES

Plate 4.1: Ipata road, Ilorin 21

Plate 4.2: Amilegbe-Ipata road, Ilorin 22

Plate 4.3: Oke andi junction, Ilorin 22

LIST OF FIGURE

Figure 1.1 Description of Case Study 5

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

The inability of the conventional modes of transport such as Trains,buses, cars, Okada and ferry services to meet transportation demand owing to fleet depletion and high operational cost caused by down turn in economy,resulting in high record of accident from Okada motor cycles has led to unplanned emergence of para transit or non conventional mode of transportation popularly known as KEKE NAPEP (tricycle).

Tricycle refers to a commercial device where tricycle riders carry passengers for hire.The name TRICYCLE is as a result of the machine being a pedal driven vehicle with two wheel at the back and a wheel at front.KEKE NAPEP is known for it comfort ability and safety compare to Okada motorcycle. Kekenapep (Tricycle) became more useful and indispensable as soon as the federal government bound Okada motorcycle across several states in the country.In an ironic metaphor,the first group of tricycle transporters was then given the name “KEKE NAPEP.”Because of the comic irony of this name being used for tricycles and popularity of the manufacture which is India, the name Keke napep for commercial tricycle was never to be for gotten and eventually become as popular as it is okay.

1.1 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The primary objective of most transport system is to make profit.This is because profit yield growth, survival and continuity in business.The various transport corporations recognize this fact.Over the years and prior to this contemporary age,a lot of factors had challenged the profitability of this transport system. Travelers across the nation have found it difficult to convey considerable goods which cannot be carried by lorry as a result of it meager nature and lesser weight,on several occasion business men and travelers are usually stranded and effectually get frustrated until the invention of this so called TRICYCLE which have gone a long way to assist the travelers and transporters in conveying the goods from the manufacturers and sites to their destination comfortably and safely compare to Okada motorcycle. The study therefore examines the following problems;

What are the motives for establishing Tricycle as public transport system in Nigeria and subsequently in Kwara State?
To what extent are these motives being achieved?

1.2 AIM OF THE STUDY

The aim of this project is to evaluate Tricycle as public transport system in an urban area within Ipata-Sango

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

To assist the effectiveness of tricycle compare to other means of public transport system.
To determine the significance of tricycle compare to other means of public transport
- JUSTIFICATION OF THE THEORY

Evaluation of tricycle as a public means of transport is considered worthy of study because of the inability of travelers to convey their goods and produce from the market and farm including sites to their destination. Also a lot of Okada motorcycles multiply on the various roads without helping in conveying of goods and even safety entirely especially within Ipata-Sango Ilorin. Therefore, to assist the public especially in the aspect of safety and transportation of goods, there is a need to study in to the evaluation of tricycle as a public means of transportation in an urban area.

1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

This study is limited to Ipata-Sango, Ilorin metropolis. The major factor considered here is

Avoidance of overloading
Adherence to the approved speed limit
Abstains from drunkenness
Avoidance of rough riding
Ensuring the tricycles are protected with the mini canopy(water proof) for safety
We also focus on the plate number and uniformity of the vehicles colour
The total number of passengers patronizing tricycle.

THE PASSENGERS CHALLENGES

All passengers are likely to encounter one form of challenges or the other. In the course of my research, I observed that the passengers usually encounter diverse forms of challenges such as;

Exposure to rainfall: In most cases, the build up of the TRICYCLE (Keke Napep) makes the passengers vulnerable to external forces such as rainfall and for this reason most of the passenger found it uncomfortable to board because they usually get wet when travelling.
Excessive Wind pressure: the two sides of the Tricycle is obviously opened with no doors unlike vehicles that are properly secured. This opening usually expose the passengers to high wind pressure which may subsequently result to illness especially when the vehicle is on high speed.

iii. Uncomfortability : on several occasions, the passengers seat at both front and back are usually tight as a result of variation in size and shape of the passengers. The bigger the passengers, the more tight and uncomfortable they feel while travelling.

Accident: The kind of accident associated with this form of Transportation (KEKE NAPEP) is usually fatal, though they seems to be very rare on local road. This factor also discourage some passengers from travelling by Tricycles.

1.5 DESCRIPTION OF STUDY AREA (case study of Ipata-Sango) Ilorin.

From IOT, take a bike straight to Ipata. Ipata is usually a marketing area and a very busy place too. There are two lanes road at ipata with shop available along the roadside. Tricycles are also common in that area.

CBN Road

Oja Oba Road

From Ipata, there is a straight road that links to MurtalaRoad and by the left is round about, immediately after the roundabout is straight route to Sango. Sango is also a commercial centre (marketing place) with more lively feature than Ipata. There is a ministry of Agriculture at Sango, a mobile police station and Tricycles are very common there. From Sango, there is straight route to kwara State Polytechnic permanentsite(ps)

IPATA TO SANGO AREA, ILORIN METROPOLIS

CBN Road

Oja Oba Road

Sabo Oke Road

Amilege Roaad

Ipata Road

Figure 1.1: Description of Case Study

1.6 PROPOSED METHODOLOGY

In collecting data for this project work, various methods were employed. Data used was collected by using both primary and secondary data collection methods. The primary collection method includes.

The administration of structured questionnaires
Personal interviews (with selected of staff and passengers) observations.

The secondary method includes the use of related texts

Related texts

Journals
Magazines and write up on the use of Tricycle as a public transport system
Annual report and account of profit maximization. This help to give a clear exploration of the study.