Determinants Factor of Passengers’ Propensity to Utilize E-hailing Services in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

The utilization of public transportation in Kota Kinabalu has declined as more people rely on private vehicles. This worsened traffic congestion, transportation delays, and air pollution. The expanding number of mobile transportation applications from transportation network firms has raised demand for E-hailing, also known as transportation network companies (TNCs). E-hailing services have quickly gained popularity and widespread use, displacing traditional taxi services by allowing millions of journeys every day. People choose e-hailing because public transit lacks the comfort and convenience of private vehicles, while taxis lack the affordability and transparency of app-based e-hailing. The aim of this study is to identify the determinants factor of passengers’ propensity to utilize e-hailing services in order to have a better understanding of the situation among Kota Kinabalu residents. The Stated Preference Survey (SPS) method was used in this study. A questionnaire was created and disseminated online to 300 respondents to obtain the necessary information. The data was analyzed using the Chi-square test and descriptive analysis. The finding shows that price, safety, convenience and accessibility are found to be a good predictor on Kota Kinabalu residents’ factors to utilize e-hailing service whereby significant relationship (p-value <.05) can be observed between variable such as gender with safety with; age with price, safety, convenience and accessibility; education level with convenience; occupation with price, safety and accessibility; private vehicle ownership with safety, convenience and accessibility; driving license ownership with convenience and accessibility. The research results can help e-hailing company to increase their services in this area to ensure the comfort and safety of user, thus promoting their service to a lot more user

Determinants factor of passengers’ propensity to utilize e-hailing services in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

In the realm of public transportation, e-hailing services have emerged as a prominent mode of transportation in recent years. This study aims to elucidate the complex relationships between four key constructs, namely safety features, fare, ease of usage, and accessibility, in shaping user inclination towards the adoption of e-hailing services. Using the Stated Preference Survey (SPS) method, a meticulously designed online questionnaire was administered to three hundred respondents in Kota Kinabalu. Employing partial least squares-structural equation modelling for analysis, the results highlight the significance of ease of usage and accessibility as robust predictors influencing Kota Kinabalu residents' preference for using e-hailing services. The safety aspect displays notable disparities based on gender, as male and female consumers possess contrasting perspectives regarding the degree of protection provided by e-hailing services. In contrast, the concept of price value has a restricted ability to forecast user propensity, as surge pricing was universally enforced during peak hours in all e-hailing services. The study's findings provide useful insights for e-hailing businesses, indicating strategic enhancements in service delivery to guarantee customer comfort and safety, thereby increasing their service coverage, and attracting a wider user demographic

Analysis of passengers perception on public transport facilities at Kota Kinabalu Sabah

Quality of public transport plays a major role in growing the demand for public transportation in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Analysis of passenger perceptions of public transport facilities in Kota Kinabalu was studied by interview methods and survey questions. The respondents were consist of public bus users and operators. The collected data were analysed using SPSS 26 and thematic analysis. As a result of the findings of the analysis made on the cleanliness of public transport, most passengers stated bad because most public transport are in a relatively old and old condition. In addition, the perception of passengers also on the environment of bus terminals and bus stops, passengers stated that the environmental conditions of these two facilities are unsatisfactory

Consumers Satisfaction of Public Transport Monorail User in Kuala Lumpur

Public transport which also called public transit includes various services using shared vehicles to provide mobility to the public. Public transport is important for the societal mobility and can knowingly play a role in reducing the problems related to several transport externalities such as accidents and traffic congestion. Kuala Lumpur City has experienced growth significantly better in the field of economic, social, and other, which resulted in more intensively urban activity that boosts the demand for public transport facilities will need sufficient city. Urban public transport facilities are secure, fast, comfortable and effective environment-friendly society in terms of operating or service will encourage residents and fluency activities into one of the indicators effective and successful cities. This research seeks to identify and explore the community and user satisfaction of the effectiveness of the public transportation system monorail service, which is a modern public transport in Kuala Lumpur, and to learn and take decisions that need to maintain service facilities or obtain performance improvements and development priorities. From studies that have been conducted show that the KL monorail public transport system has the potential and growing. The average number of passengers in 2012 was 66,765 passengers per day and 3,709 passengers per hour, the percentage increase in the average number of passengers between the years 2003-2012 amounted to 11.04%. From the analysis of the method Importance Performance Analysis of factors important facilities and services according to the respondents to maintain satisfactory work performance, namely: Environmental and cleanliness in station, ticket counter, board information, punctuality of train arrival, cleanliness in the trains, security and installation of CCTV, reduce traffic congestion and environmental friendly. Factor facilities and services do not satisfy on the need to increase work performance: Waiting area and escalator down, seats provided in the train, comfort when boarding train, additional coach and routes to other places, parking and public transport at the surrounding area

Assessing the vulnerability of Kota Kinabalu buildings

A gradual increase in moderate and low seismic activity has occurred in Sabah over the course of several years due to the presence of certain moderately active fault lines in the region. Around 300 moderate earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from MW 4.0 to 7.0 have occurred in the last 120 years. The majority of existing buildings in Sabah are wind and gravity loaded. This study proposes a preliminary seismic vulnerability assessment methodology based on empirical and analytical vulnerability method for 250 existing buildings in Kota Kinabalu city. The empirical vulnerability assessment focuses on building evaluation utilizing a standard Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) method and the FEMA 154 guidebook's moderate seismicity assessment form. A field survey was conducted on the buildings ranging in height from low-rise to high-rise. As a result, when subjected to moderate-intensity earthquakes, 60% of the buildings are classed as susceptible and vulnerable to seismic hazard. The current study included the use of nonlinear static analysis to seven different building cases for further investigation. The findings of the analysis demonstrate that the majority of the buildings respond linearly elastical when subjected to peak ground acceleration (PGA) at 0.17g, which indicate that, buildings without seismic design accumulate damage early when subjected to moderate earthquake loadings

Public Transport System in Local City and Rural Area: Comparative Study Between Malaysia and Japan

Recently, bus companies in Peninsular Malaysia are confronted with a crisis of maintaining its local bus services. Operating unprofitable public transport system in local cities and rural areas is an important issue in a developed country. However, such cases (operating unprofitable public transport) have emerged in developing country like Malaysia. Until recently, researchers focused on this kind of problems for only developed country and there are not enough international comparison about local bus service. To address this gap, we conducted a comparative analysis between Japan and Malaysia in this paper. We’ll focus on the similarities and differences in terms of regulation, policy and some cases of bus substitution in both countries. We also examined the advantages and disadvantages about Japanese case and present some implication about future policy in Malaysi

Mobility issues among the elderly in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah: an initial study

Ageing has become an issue of concern in developing countries such as Malaysia. Senior citizens are still able to contribute to employment, albeit with mobility demands. The purpose of this study is to explore mobility issues among the elderly. This study used a mixed-method approach. Purposive sampling survey forms were delivered to 644 people aged 60 years and above. The study interviewed three informants to support the research’s findings. Data analysis used descriptive and inferential approaches such as percentages, mean scores and cross-tabulation. The results revealed that health had become a major mobility issue. Their limited access to public transport and unfamiliarity with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has limited their choices of transportation such as e-hailing services. Most have strong support from their families or children to reach their destinations. However, not all elderly have access to a private car and do not live with children or other family members. The challenge is to improve public transit and enhance ICT usage to meet the mobility needs of the elderly. The findings can be utilised to generate ideas for local authorities and various agencies to develop policies and strategies to satisfy the mobility needs of the elderly

Optimization of Bio Asphalt Derived from Pyrolysis Bio Oil for Bitumen Modification

Due to inadequate crude oil supply and a rising demand for petroleum asphalt in roadconstruction, the asphalt sector faces a continuing shortage. Continous research was conducted on renewable materials such as bio-oils derived via pyrolysis from local palm oil industries. Bio-oil is currently a viable option due to its renewability, environmental friendliness, and variety of sources. Despite numerous studies indicating that biooils enhance the properties of bitumen, the research on the effects of PKS biooil on bitumen properties is minimal and needed further investigations. The application of 2,4-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) in this study is established to enhance the properties of bio-oil modified bitumen. The objectives of this study are to analyse the relationship between the percentage andratio of PKS bio-oil and 2,4-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) of the modified bitumen, its physical and chemical effects and the optimization of bio-asphalt mixture after the 2,4diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) has been blended with PKS bio-oil and bitumen. PKS bio-oil and MDI were applied into the bitumen as additive and replacement of bitumen at 3%, 5% and 7% with two different ratios; 1.0:0.6 and 1.0:1.0. The functional groups of the bitumen are identified using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis. The result generated from FTIR analysis showed that the modified bitumen samples were slightly different when compared to the conventional bitumen regarding the functional group. Response surface methodology (RSM)was implemented to determine the statistical analysis and optimum amount of PKS bio-oil and MDI content in the bitumen, through central composite design

ES-NMS: an expert system for non- motorized transportation strategies towards EcoCampus in Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)

The advancement of technology has led to the introduction of Artificial Intelligence such as expert systems to be used in solving issues regarding to transportation. Expert system is a computer program that is able to perform problem solving tasks at the same level as a human expert. This will be useful as an alternative solution to tackle the inaccessibility and shortage of human experts in certain region of the world. The objective of this study is to develop an expert system to implement strategies for non-motorized transportation system within Universiti Malaysia Sabah. The bulk of the data is obtained through the use of questionnaire given to the human experts to provide the strategies for the non-motorized transportation system. Using the feedback given by the human experts, the expert system is developed by using Microsoft Visual Basic 2013. The developed system is then evaluated by the human experts to validate and verify the system to ensure that it is acceptable to be used by the end-user. The developed expert system is then available to be used by the university to improve its sustainable program, EcoCampus