Estudio de la oferta y demanda del Transporte Intracantonal del cantón Penipe, provincia de Chimborazo. Período 2021 – 2026

Abstract

The objective of this research work was to develop a study of the supply and demand of intra-cantonal transportation in Penipe canton, Chimborazo province, with the purpose of investigating the current situation of intra-cantonal transportation mobility in the canton. For the development of this research, a mixed approach was carried out, using the quantitative method, since tools were used for data collection and tabulation, as well as the qualitative method to interpret the data obtained, observations made during the study and field analysis, which helped to understand the current situation. The population included the deputy director of the transit unit, parish authorities, managers and drivers of transport cooperatives, and intra-cantonal transport users. Based on the present study, Penipe canton has 4 transportation operators, two of them provide public transportation service and the other two provide commercial transportation service. These transportation operators satisfy the current and future demand of the canton, which due to its low population growth rate and the fact that 15% of the population has its own vehicle to carry out its agricultural activities. In conclusion, it is not recommended to increase the number of units in any of the modes of transport mentioned above. It is recommended to apply the present study of the offer and demand of intra-cantonal transport in Penipe canton, proposing an improvement proposal that will contribute to the mobility of people and goods within the canton.