An Assessment of Commercial Motorcycle Transport Operators (CMTO) In Zaria Metropolis, Kaduna State

Abstract

The presence and activities of Commercial Motorcycle Transport Operators (CMTO) is ubiquitous in Zaria metropolis and its growing effects fully felt. Consequently there is the need of a research focusing on its assessment. The aim of this study is to assess the activities of CMTO with a view to positively repositioning and regulating its activities for effectiveness. Accordingly, the researchers utilized primary data via the use of 250
questionnaires; collecting data on several research parameters relevant to this study. The study reveals that CMTO activities are indispensable in Zaria metropolis due to their significance in facilitating transportation activities in the study area. The study also shows that the number of people joining the business is on the increase and it is a readily
available means of employment in the study area. Majority of the operators have experienced one form of accident or the other and expressed the view that the job is highly risky in nature due to fatal accidents that have led many operators to their premature graves. The study also highlighted some of the problems confronting the CMTO
activities and proffered relevant workable solutions for ameliorating the problems.