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The Influence ofParking Location andCompetitive Forces ontheEconomic Performance Of Car Taxi In Kisumu City, Kenya

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  • Wilfridah Adhiambo Otieno

    (Jaromogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kenya.)

  • Frankline Otiende Awuor

    (Jaromogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kenya.)

  • Patrick Odhiambo Hayombe

    (Jaromogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kenya.)

Abstract

Car taxi business has been a source of livelihood for many people in Kisumu City. However, studies indicate that their economic performance has been on the downward trend. Whereas the decline could be attributed to several factors; it is not clear whetherlocation of parking space and competitive forces, occasioned by city planning has influenced the decline. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of parking locations and competitive forces on the economic performance of car taxi in Kisumu City. This study uses ex post facto research design, while adopting a mixed method approach which utilizes both quantitative and qualitative data. These were collected by means of interview schedules and questionnaires. Quantitative data was analyzed using Chi-square and regression analyses while qualitative data was analyzed through content analysis. The study concludes that location of car taxi parks and bargaining power of taxi operators have significant influence on the economic performance of car taxi business in Kisumu City. Consequently, it recommends that Kisumu city council should develop relevant policies to level the field for taxi operators and improve taxi service quality.

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  • Wilfridah Adhiambo Otieno & Frankline Otiende Awuor & Patrick Odhiambo Hayombe, 2019. "The Influence ofParking Location andCompetitive Forces ontheEconomic Performance Of Car Taxi In Kisumu City, Kenya," International Journal of Business and Social Research, LAR Center Press, vol. 9(5), pages 34-41, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:lrc:larijb:v:9:y:2019:i:5:p:34-41
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    Keywords

    Car Taxi; Economic Performance; Kisumu City; Parking Location.;
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    JEL classification:

    • L90 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - General
    • L91 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - Transportation: General
    • D40 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - General
    • D41 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - Perfect Competition
    • R40 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - General

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