Passenger Satisfaction of Public Bus Services:: A Case Study on Chandra-Hemayetpur Route in Savar

Efficient and reliable bus services are essential components of a sustainable urban transportation system. In densely populated countries like Bangladesh, where mobility challenges are exacerbated by rapid urbanization, understanding the existing bus service conditions and customer satisfaction leve...

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description Efficient and reliable bus services are essential components of a sustainable urban transportation system. In densely populated countries like Bangladesh, where mobility challenges are exacerbated by rapid urbanization, understanding the existing bus service conditions and customer satisfaction levels becomes crucial. This study employs a comprehensive approach to assess the current state of bus services and analyze customer perceptions in Chandra-Hemayetpur Route in Savar, Dhaka. Through a combination of quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, 18 factors were examined including bus availability, comfort in bus, bus fare rate, delay time and accessibility. Moreover, customer satisfaction was also measured trough principal component analysis with the regression model and identify areas for improvement in the bus service. The findings of this research highlight the critical issues within the four component system, such as bus condition, driver’s skills, delay time; comfort in bus; uncomfortable space in bus seat; contractor behavior and crime in the bus. The research found that a significant proportion of bus passengers, above 50%, expressed dissatisfaction or high levels of dissatisfaction with the 18 factors assessed in the Chandra - Hemayetpur route segment of Savar. The total satisfaction level is 3.30, suggesting a proximity to dissatisfaction on the Likert scale (1 to 5; where 4 = dissatisfied). The insights from this study provide valuable guidance for policymakers and transport authorities to enhance the quality of bus services, thereby fostering a more efficient and customer-oriented public transportation network. This research contributes to the broader discourse on satellite town to city connecting road in developing nations and underscores the significance of addressing public transportation challenges for sustainable urban development.
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spelling ojs-2792026-08-10T09:27:35Z Passenger Satisfaction of Public Bus Services:: A Case Study on Chandra-Hemayetpur Route in Savar Rahman, Mohammad Mizanur Public Transportation Bus Service Customer Satisfaction Urban Transportation Comforts Mobility Efficient and reliable bus services are essential components of a sustainable urban transportation system. In densely populated countries like Bangladesh, where mobility challenges are exacerbated by rapid urbanization, understanding the existing bus service conditions and customer satisfaction levels becomes crucial. This study employs a comprehensive approach to assess the current state of bus services and analyze customer perceptions in Chandra-Hemayetpur Route in Savar, Dhaka. Through a combination of quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, 18 factors were examined including bus availability, comfort in bus, bus fare rate, delay time and accessibility. Moreover, customer satisfaction was also measured trough principal component analysis with the regression model and identify areas for improvement in the bus service. The findings of this research highlight the critical issues within the four component system, such as bus condition, driver’s skills, delay time; comfort in bus; uncomfortable space in bus seat; contractor behavior and crime in the bus. The research found that a significant proportion of bus passengers, above 50%, expressed dissatisfaction or high levels of dissatisfaction with the 18 factors assessed in the Chandra - Hemayetpur route segment of Savar. The total satisfaction level is 3.30, suggesting a proximity to dissatisfaction on the Likert scale (1 to 5; where 4 = dissatisfied). The insights from this study provide valuable guidance for policymakers and transport authorities to enhance the quality of bus services, thereby fostering a more efficient and customer-oriented public transportation network. This research contributes to the broader discourse on satellite town to city connecting road in developing nations and underscores the significance of addressing public transportation challenges for sustainable urban development. Jahangirnagar University 2024-06-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Conference Proceedings Submission application/pdf http://journals.juniv.edu/index.php/tjr/article/view/279 10.59185/tjr.v48i1.279 The Jahangirnagar Review; Vol. 48 No. 1 (2024); 43-68 1682-7422 10.59185/tjr.v48i1 eng http://journals.juniv.edu/index.php/tjr/article/view/279/224 Copyright (c) 2025 The Jahangirnagar Review
spellingShingle Public Transportation
Bus Service
Customer Satisfaction
Urban Transportation
Comforts Mobility
Rahman, Mohammad Mizanur
Passenger Satisfaction of Public Bus Services:: A Case Study on Chandra-Hemayetpur Route in Savar
title Passenger Satisfaction of Public Bus Services:: A Case Study on Chandra-Hemayetpur Route in Savar
title_full Passenger Satisfaction of Public Bus Services:: A Case Study on Chandra-Hemayetpur Route in Savar
title_fullStr Passenger Satisfaction of Public Bus Services:: A Case Study on Chandra-Hemayetpur Route in Savar
title_full_unstemmed Passenger Satisfaction of Public Bus Services:: A Case Study on Chandra-Hemayetpur Route in Savar
title_short Passenger Satisfaction of Public Bus Services:: A Case Study on Chandra-Hemayetpur Route in Savar
title_sort passenger satisfaction of public bus services a case study on chandra hemayetpur route in savar
topic Public Transportation
Bus Service
Customer Satisfaction
Urban Transportation
Comforts Mobility
topic_facet Public Transportation
Bus Service
Customer Satisfaction
Urban Transportation
Comforts Mobility
url http://journals.juniv.edu/index.php/tjr/article/view/279
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