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Car Transportation Usage Factors

Question

Explain five factors that account for continue used of carts as means of transport in Kenya.

Answer

i. Compliments other means of transport- particularly from one terminus to the other.
ii. Relatively cheap - to hire and buy/maintaining
iii. Appropriate in remotes areas- where other means are not available
iv. Readily available - for hire both in rural and urban areas
v. Can carry fairly heavier /bulky load compared to portage transport
vi. Convenient for transporting goods over short distances compared to train/air transport