MATEC Web of Conferences (Jan 2017)

Understanding Factors of Distraction among Intrastate Bus Driver

  • Yunos Muhammad Nur Annuar Mohd,
  • Azlis-Sani Jalil,
  • Ngali Mohd Zamani Bin,
  • Mohammad Musli,
  • Aazizi Mohd Saiful Izwan,
  • Ismail S.M. Sabri S.M.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201713500049
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 135
p. 00049

Abstract

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The increase in number of the world population have affected the demand for public transport especially in larger cities. Intrastate buses are chosen as the main public transport by many people due to its affordable fares. Therefore, a better performance of the intrastate bus drivers would be significant to cater the high demand. Nevertheless, distraction among the intrastate bus drivers have been found as one of the major factors that could affect the performance of the drivers. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to provide a better understanding on the factors of distraction among intrastate bus drivers. This paper refers to findings from previous researches which are related to this field of study. In conclusion, this paper will provide a list of factors of distraction among the intrastate bus drivers which may degrade their performance.