Assessment of Performance of Motorcycle Operation in Public Mobility in Sabon Gari Local Government Area, Zaria Kaduna State

Abstract

This study assesses the performance of motorcycle operation in public mobility in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Commercial motorcycle contributes significantly to public transportation in Sabon Gari urban and the peripheral rural areas. The study used a survey design method. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. 141 commercial motorcycle operators and 364 passengers who used motorcycle daily were sampled. The table of random numbers was used as a guide in the selection process to sample locations. In all, 30 locations (points) were identified and 15 were selected in the process. Questionnaire, observation as well as trip count was done with motorcycle association operating in the area. Descriptive statistics such as frequency count and percentage were employed in data analysis. The findings revealed that commercial motorcycle operators saved below ₦1000 daily. Most passengers used commercial motorcycles to market, shop and other businesses. Findings also revealed that the unemployment situation in the state has led many people most especially the youths into commercial motorcycle operation in the area and the ability to provide door to door service have made many passengers to patronize commercial motorcycles in the Local Government Area. The most important challenges faced by motorcycle operators are poor roads. 33.2% of the passengers and 41.8% of commercial motorcycle believed that construction of motorcycle lanes on roads within the area is a better solution to the problem.