Dev, M and Biswas, A (2022) Studying the institutional framework for the public transport system in jaipur, India. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 11(1), pp. 79-92. ISSN 2046-6099
Abstract
Purpose: The objective of this study is to understand the institutional dynamics of the public transport system in Jaipur. The institutional dynamics of the public transport system includes an understanding of the role of the formal and informal institutions (i.e. the actors) and the relationship between the public bus, external and private city bus operators. Design/methodology/approach: The research methodology to achieve the objectives of the study included an institutional mapping method to develop an in-depth understanding of the existing institutional framework for the public transport, secondary data and primary survey processed through focused interviews of Jaipur City Transport Services Limited (JCTSL) and the Regional Transport Office (RTO) officials, representatives of the external operator, drivers and conductors' union and private city bus service operators. The cooperation level between these organizations was measured on a five-point Likert scale. Findings: The study indicated significant issues: poor cooperation levels between JCTSL and the RTO; the absence of a horizontal relationship between JCTSL and the RTO; conflict of powers, the competition of public and private minibus service; delays in smart city projects; absence of an integrated transport authority. Originality/value: In the Indian context, this study can help other Indian cities which are facing similar problems due to the fragmented institutional framework for public transport services and financial losses to the public bus operators due to the direct competition from paratransit or private bus services.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | competition; conflicts; cooperation; institutional mapping; institutions; public bus |
| Index terms: | public transport, mapping, dynamics, Likert scale, methodology, smart city, interview, competition, survey, cooperation, secondary data, India, research methodology |
| Subjects: | systems engineering, market analysis, urban sustainability, Geography, research methods, psychology, research design and methodology, spatial and geospatial analysis, infrastructure and transport systems, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Geographical Context, Urban Studies, Engineering Principles, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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