An Analysis of the Working Environment of Road Transport Worker in Gopalganj District of Bangladesh

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2022 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 9 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2022

Authors : Sayda Mahmuda, Zubaidur Rahman

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V9I4P104

How to Cite?

Sayda Mahmuda, Zubaidur Rahman, "An Analysis of the Working Environment of Road Transport Worker in Gopalganj District of Bangladesh," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 9,  no. 4, pp. 24-31, 2022. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V9I4P104

Abstract:

This paper analyzes the road transport labor working environment in the Gopalganj district. A multistage random sampling technique was used to collect the sample data. Sample respondents in this study were classified as drivers, helpers, and supervisors. Data were collected from 200 road transport workers using a well-structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and tabular and graphical techniques were used in analyzing the data. Result found from the study indicates that the average working length of a helper, driver, and supervisor were 12.35, 8.27, and 9.06 hours per day, respectively. The study also indicates that nearly 71% of transport labours were contractual, and 29% of the respondents were permanent. Among 200 respondents, it was found that 37% were drivers, 21% were supervisors, and 42% were helpers. Among 74 drivers, the highest amount was found by an auto driver, followed by a local bus driver and truck driver. It is observed from the field survey that 28% of drivers have no driving license, whereas 37% have a light driving license. In addition, only 12% of drivers have a heavy driving license. It is observed from the study that the mean income of driver, helper and supervisor per day was Tk. 554.12, Tk. 264.07 and Tk. 475.34, respectively. On the other hand, the mean expenditure of driver, helper, and supervisor per day was Tk. 285.02, Tk. 135.19 and Tk. 195.35, respectively. In terms of working days of transport labour per month, it is evident that the average working day per month was 26.57 days. Considering the issues related to traffic rules, it is seen that 53% of workers have a partial idea about traffic rules, whereas 43% of respondents have a complete idea about traffic rules. In addition, 4% of respondents don’t know about traffic rules and regulations. Finally, some policy recommendations are made towards improving the working environment of road transport labour in the study area.

Keywords:

Working environment, Road transport worker, Bangladesh.

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