Transportation Management PDF

### What is Transportation? * Transportation is the movement of goods or people. * It plays a vital role in the growth and development of any economy. ### Different modes of Transportation used in the industry: **LAND TRANSPORTATION** * It includes the movement of goods and people on land via di...

### What is Transportation? * Transportation is the movement of goods or people. * It plays a vital role in the growth and development of any economy. ### Different modes of Transportation used in the industry: **LAND TRANSPORTATION** * It includes the movement of goods and people on land via different vehicles like cars, buses, trains, trams, and motorcycles. * Road transportation is one of the most important modes of transportation in the world. * Rail transport is another form of land transportation, and it’s often used for long-distance travel and for transporting goods. **WATER TRANSPORTATION** * Water transportation involves the movement of goods and people on water via different vessels like ships, ferries, boats, and submarines. * It's the most cost-effective way to transport goods over long distances. **AIR TRANSPORTATION** * It includes the movement of goods and people through the air via different aircraft like airplanes, helicopters, and blimps. * It’s a more time-efficient way to transport goods and people over long distances. ### Elements Of Transportation System: * **Infrastructure:** This includes roads, railways, airports, and harbours. * **Vehicles:** This includes cars, buses, trains, planes, and ships. * **Management and Control:** This includes traffic management, safety regulations, and pricing. ## Chapter 5: Tourism Transportation ### Tourism Transportation * Tourism transportation is the movement of tourists from one place to another. * This could include getting to a destination, moving around within a destination, or getting back home. ### Passenger Transportation * Passenger transportation is a type of transportation that focuses on moving people. * It could be in the form of a car, bus, train, airplane, or ship. ### Relevance For Land Transport For The Tourism Industry: * The quality of land transport is extremely important for the development of the tourism industry. * Land transport is the most important mode of transport for tourists, as it allows them to move around a destination and experience different attractions. ### Categories of Tourism Transport * **High Capital Intensive:** In tourism, some types of transport are capital intensive, requiring large investments like airports, airlines, high-speed trains, and even luxury coaches. * **Independent Range Of Operation:** The operation of some tourism transport depends on a range of factors like the number of passengers, the distance travelled, and the environmental conditions. * **Mix Type:** The mix of vehicles used for tourism transport, like cars, coaches, luxury cars, and SUVs, influences the overall quality of tourism transport. ### Types of Tourism Transport * **General Purpose Transport:** The most common type of tourism transport. These can include buses or taxi companies. * **Individual Tourist Transport:** This could include private car ownership as a way to explore a destination. * **Inter-regional Tourist Transport:** This includes connecting tourist destinations with regional transport. * **Luxury Tourist Transport:** These cater to high-spending tourists and may involve private cars, helicopters, or yachts. ### Recreational Transport * This type of transport is used for leisure activities, like hiking, skiing, and sailing. ### Multipurpose Tourist Transport * This type of transport is often used to combine different activities, such as sightseeing and transportation. ### Factors Influencing People's Decision To Choose A Transportation Mode * **SAFETY AND SECURITY:** Tourists are usually concerned about the safety and security of their transportation. * **COST:** Travelers usually have a budget in mind, and they are willing to choose the cheapest option. * **TIME:** Tourists are looking for the fastest and most convenient way to reach their destination. * **COMFORT AND AMENITIES:** Passengers are also looking for comfort and amenities, such as spacious seating, luggage storage, and entertainment systems. * **ACCESSIBILITY:** Tourists need to have access to transport in their destination, especially those with disabilities. * **RELIABILITY AND FREQUENCY:** Tourists need to know that their transportation will be reliable and frequent, and will provide them with regular routes and scheduled operations. ### Summary * Demand for tourism transportation is expected to increase. * Tourism transportation plays a vital role in the overall tourism experience. * Types of tourism transport are affected by the needs of the user, the cost of the transport, and the type of service expected. * Tourism transportation requires careful planning and management.