IDEA BUILDER
Key idea
Basic components of
road transport
It includes vehicles, which
are the mode of
transportation for
passengers and goods,
stops that serve as pick-up
and drop-off points along
the transit lines, terminals
that serve as major hubs
where multiple transit
lines intersect, and garages
that serve as maintenance
and storage facilities for
the fleet of vehicles.
Basic components of
road transport
operation
It includes transit lines and
networks that connect
different destinations, the
fleet of vehicles that
operate on these transit
lines, the flow and volume
of passengers, the
operating elements such as
scheduling, maintenance,
and safety measures, and
the line capacity, which is
the maximum number of
vehicles that can operate
on a transit line at a given
time.
Performance indicators
It refers to a set of metrics
used to measure the
performance of a road
transport system. These
indicators include frequency,
which is the number of trips
made by a vehicle in a given
period, dependability, which
measures the consistency and
reliability of transport
services, safety and security,
which assesses the level of
protection provided to
passengers, capacity, which
measures the ability of the
transport system to meet the
demand for services,
passenger expense, which
looks at the cost of travel for
passengers, utilization, which
measures the efficiency of
vehicle use, service quality,
which assesses the level of
customer satisfaction,
environmental impact, which
looks at the environmental
sustainability of the transport
system, and intelligent
transport systems, which
refers to the use of technology
to improve the performance
of the road transport system.
How will I manage road transportation?
➢ Implementing a maintenance schedule
for vehicles to ensure they are in good
condition and reduce the risk of
breakdowns.
➢ Developing efficient route plans to
optimize travel time and reduce fuel
consumption.
➢ Conducting regular safety checks on
vehicles to ensure compliance with
safety regulations and reduce the risk
of accidents.
➢ Establishing clear communication
channels between drivers,
dispatchers, and other personnel to
ensure smooth operations.
➢ Monitoring key performance
indicators such as frequency,
dependability, and capacity to identify
areas for improvement and implement
necessary changes.
➢ Providing ongoing training and
development for drivers to improve
their skills and knowledge of safety
regulations.