Title: Assessment Of Socioeconomic Characteristics Of Public Transport Users In Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Aderinlewo O.O., Oyeniyi O.J., Agbaje O.M. and Talabi A.C.
Volume: 9
Issue: 4
Pages: 217-225
Publication Date: 2025/04/28
Abstract:
The socioeconomic characteristics of public transport users in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria were examined as well as the public transport use patterns in order to explain the influence of socioeconomic factors on transport choice. The research hypothesized that the choice of public transport is influenced by age, gender, income, education and employment status. Adopting a survey-based approach, 400 respondents were chosen from residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and recreational areas using stratified random sampling. The R programming language was used to analyze socioeconomic factors, travel patterns and mode of transportation data collected. The majority of the respondents were between the ages of 26 and 35, earned between 20,000 and 100,000 naira monthly and spent 200 - 500 naira per trip. The users' gender distribution was roughly equal and majority had achieved tertiary education. Affordability was a key factor in the decision to use public transportation, particularly buses, for work trips. The study concluded that improving public transport accessibility and affordability is the answer to urban mobility. Recommendations are to improve bus availability and harmonize transport modes for efficient service delivery.