The pre-adoption and use of General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) among commercial drivers in Minna, Niger state Department: Transportation Planning and Logistics By: muhalhq Project ID: 7338 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study investigated the pre-adoption and use of General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) technology among commercial drivers in Niger State, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive research design, utilizing a structured questionnaire to collect data from a sample of sixty (60) registered commercial drivers in NSTA in Minna. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of commercial drivers have a positive perception of GPRS technology and believe that it has the potential to improve their communication, navigation, and safety. They are also confident in their ability to adopt and use GPRS technology effectively. The study's theoretical framework was based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Diffusion of Innovations theory. The study found that the majority of commercial drivers agree that GPRS technology is essential for improving communication and navigation. Additionally, the study found that adopting GPRS will enhance the overall safety of commercial driving activities. Furthermore, the study found that the potential benefits of GPRS, such as real-time traffic updates and route optimization, are appealing to commercial drivers. These findings suggest that GPRS technology has significantly benefited the commercial transportation industry in Niger State, Nigeria. Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made: transportation companies should invest in implementing GPRS technology in their commercial vehicles, transportation companies should provide training and support to commercial drivers on how to use GPRS technology effectively, government agencies should develop and enforce regulations that promote the safe and effective use of GPRS technology in commercial transportation, and further research should be conducted to investigate the long-term impact of GPRS technology on the commercial transportation industry in Niger state, Nigeria. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Transportation Planning and Logistics project topics and materials you might be interested in»Marine transport - Its prospects and problems (a study of Bonny Jetti)»Evaluation of commuters’ satisfaction in the use of tricycle as mobility in Biu town»An assessment of socio-economic benefits of improved rural road in a Nigerian local government area»The pre-adoption and use of General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) among commercial drivers in Minna, Niger state»Impact of strategic outsourcing of transportation on selected manufacturing companies in Nigeria»Maritime logistics service quality and performance of maritime companies in Nigeria (case study of Tincan Island Port, Apapa lagos state)»The impact of logistics service quality on welfare of internally displaced persons in northeast Nigeria»The analysis of rail transport services performance in Nigeria (case study of Abuja to Kaduna)