Published: 05 March 2024
Background & Rationale
The bus transport business sector is a vital part of the country’s economy, serving as the primary mode of passenger transportation. According to the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), approximately 60.2% of all passengers traveling via different modes of transport uses bus.
Safe and disciplined public transport is a desired expectation of common people, which was reflected in the participation of citizens in the student movement (popularly known as road safety movement) organized in 2018. This movement led to the enactment of the Road Transport Act, 2018.
Despite having a strong legal framework and various national and international commitments, research and media reports have revealed a variety of concerns in the bus 4 transport business in Bangladesh. These include collection of extra fare, lack of safety and security for passengers and workers, allegations of stoppages and parking, extortion, sexual harassment, inadequate infrastructural facilities and logistics for passengers and workers, and irregularities and corruption.
Objectives
The main objective of the study is to explore various integrity practices in the private bus transport business in Bangladesh. The specific objectives are:
- ▪ To assess the compliance with relevant laws in the operation of privately owned bus transport businesses;
- ▪ To identify the challenges of practicing integrity in this business;
- ▪ To explore and assess the role of the regulatory and supervisory bodies in this sector; and
- ▪ To make recommendations based on the research findings./li>
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