{"title":"A Comparative Understanding of Critical Problems Faced by Pakistani and Indian Transportation Industry","authors":"Saleh Abduallah Saleh, Mohammad Basir Bin Saud, Mohd Azwardi Md Isa","volume":106,"journal":"International Journal of Economics and Management Engineering","pagesStart":3596,"pagesEnd":3601,"ISSN":"1307-6892","URL":"https:\/\/publications.waset.org\/pdf\/10003012","abstract":"
It is very important for a developing nation to
\r\ndeveloping their infrastructure on the prime priority because their
\r\ninfrastructure particularly their roads and transportation functions as a
\r\nblood in the system. Almost 1.1 billion populations share the travel
\r\nand transportation industry in India. On the other hand, the Pakistan
\r\ntransportation industry is also extensive and elevating about 170
\r\nmillion users of transportation. Indian and Pakistani specifically
\r\nwithin bus industry are well connected within and between the urban
\r\nand rural areas. The transportation industry is radically helping the
\r\neconomic alleviation of both countries. Due to high economic
\r\ninstability, unemployment and poverty rate both countries
\r\ngovernments are very serious and committed to help for boosting
\r\ntheir economy. They believe that any form of transportation
\r\ndevelopment would play a vital role in the development of land,
\r\ninfrastructure which could indirectly support many other industries’
\r\ndevelopments, such as tourism, freighting and shipping businesses,
\r\njust to mention a few. However, it seems that their previous
\r\ntransportation planning in the due course has failed to meet the fast
\r\ngrowing demand. As with the span of time, both the countries are
\r\nlooking forward to a long-term, and economical solutions, because
\r\nthe demand is from time to time keep appreciating and reacting
\r\naccording to other key economic drivers. Content analysis method
\r\nand case study approach is used in this paper and secondary data
\r\nfrom the bureau of statistic is used for case analysis. The paper
\r\nfocused on the mobility concerns of the lower and middle-income
\r\npeople in India and Pakistan. The paper is aimed to highlight the
\r\nweaknesses, opportunities and limitations resulting from low priority
\r\nindustry for a government, which is making the either country's
\r\npublic suffer. The paper has concluded that the main issue is
\r\nidentified as the slow, inappropriate, and unfavorable decisions which
\r\nare not in favor of long-term country’s economic development and
\r\npublic interest. The paper also recommends to future research
\r\navenues for public and private transportation, which is continuously
\r\nfailing to meet the public expectations.<\/p>\r\n","references":"[1] Marwah, B. R., V. K. Sibal, and S. Sawant. (2001). Bus transport in\r\nDelhi. In Morris, Sebastian, Ed., India Infrastructure Report 2001. New\r\nDelhi, India: Oxford University Press.\r\n[2] Sreedharan E. (2003). Need for urban mass transport system for our\r\ncities. New Delhi, India: Press Information Bureau, Government of\r\nIndia.\r\n[3] Haider, M. & Badami, M., (2004). Public transit for the urban poor in\r\nPakistan: Balancing efficiency and equity, Montreal - Canada.\r\n[4] Coach rental company Retrieved from:\r\nhttp:\/\/www.coachrentalcompany.com\/delhi-to-kasauli-bus.html\r\n[5] Imran M. and N. Low, (2005). Sustainable urban transport in Pakistan:\r\nthreats and opportunities. Management of Environmental Quality: An\r\nInternational Journal 16 (5): 505-529.\r\n[6] Daewoo available at http:\/\/www.daewoo.com.pk\/ terminal_view.\r\nRetrieved on 06 July 2015.\r\n[7] Deb, K. (2008). Efficiency, Demand, and Pricing of Public Bus\r\nTransport in India. University of Delhi.\r\n[8] Planning Commission, (2002). 10th Five Year Plan (2002-2007) -\r\nVolume II: Sectorial Policies and Programs Planning Commission,\r\nGovernment of India, New Delhi.\r\n[9] Kaushik Deb, (2008)., Efficiency, Demand and Pricing of Public Bus\r\nTransport in India. PhD Dissertation. University of Delhi, 1- 127.\r\nRetrieved from: e-collection. library. ethz.ch \/eserv \/eth :30644\/eth-\r\n30644-02.pdf.\r\n[10] Maunder, D.A.C., P.R. Fouracre and G. Jacobs (1987)., \u201cMatching\r\nSupply and Demand in India\u2019s Public Transport.\u201d Transport Planning\r\nand Technology. 8(6), 271 \u2013 243.\r\n[11] Gowda, J.M. (1999)., Implications of Concessional Travel Facility on\r\nthe Commercial Viability of SRTCs in India. Indian Journal of\r\nTransport Management. 149 \u2013 157.\r\n[12] Kadam, V.A. (1999). A Diagnostic Study of Viability STUs. Indian\r\nJournal of Transport Management. 501-598.\r\n[13] Annalisa, G. (2010). Cooperation Opportunities between EU and India\r\nin the transport sector: The EBTC project \u2013 European Business &\r\nTechnology Centre Business Potentials in Indian Transport Industry.\r\nEBTC-EUROCHAMBRES.\r\n[14] EBTC Market Report. (2009). Overview of the Demand in the Indian\r\nTransport and Logistics Industry. European Business and Technology\r\nCentre.\r\n[15] WT&TC-Report, (2014). World Travel & Tourism Council Report.\r\n[16] Padam, S., & Singh, S. K. (2004). Urbanization and Urban Transport in\r\nIndia: The Sketch For a Policy. European Transport, 27, 26-44.\r\n[17] John Pucher and NishaKorattyswaroopam, (2004)., The Crisis of Public\r\nTransport in India: Overwhelming Needs but Limited Resources.\r\nJournal of Public Transportation. Rutgers University. NeenuIttyerah,\r\nIndian Railways, Chennai, India. 7(3), 95 - 113.\r\n[18] Pendakur, V. S. (2002). A policy perspective for sustainable cities: Nonmotorized\r\ntransport in Asia. Vancouver, Canada: University of British\r\nColumbia.\r\n[19] Cawetis, S, H L Beenhakker and J D F Howe, (1984). The Supply and\r\nQuality of Rural Transport Services in Developing Countries: A\r\nComparative Review. World Bank Staff Working Papers No. 654,\r\nWashington D.C.","publisher":"World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology","index":"Open Science Index 106, 2015"}