Transport Management System

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h t T j 0 I r \ d T T T d d T T T T T T Transport Management System Introduction Transport is one of the basic necessities for infrastructural development and economic growth of any country or region . The growing urbanization of society and prospering economic and commercial activities have led to increased demand in transportation Transport in its own right is not a final product for consumption but primarily a means to link the consumers and producers of goods and services together (Yong et al , 1995

) Hence the need for transport is driven by the social and economic growth and development . This trend has led to the emergence of transport companies owning fleet of vehicles that are used as public transport or transportation of goods and supplies from one region to another . One of the critical issues facing the transport companies is the management of a fleet of vehicles that always on the move . A public transport company owning a fleet of buses is responsible for operating and controlling the movement of buses , the routes they take , and the itinery of drivers . The goal of the transport company is to provide services that adhere to planned schedules of operation , ensure safety of drivers and driving conditions , and avoid discomfort to passengers and drivers (Huang Zhang , 2005 Role of technology in transport management The rapidly advancing technology and innovative system applications have enabled the development of...