| dc.description.abstract | In Kenya there has been a significant increase of motorcycle taxi business since 2005 to date.
This has resulted into diversification in transport industry and the competitive framework
amongst the key operators in the industry. Past studies dwelt on the impact of commercial
bicycle taxi on the revenue of other industry players yet little is known about the effect of
motorcycle taxi on other related business activities in Siaya district. The purpose of this study
was to establish the impact of motorcycle taxi on emergence of related business namely: spare
parts trade, motorcycle mechanics, filling stations, and other traders within Siaya District. The
study objective was to identify new businesses which have emerged as a result of motorcycle
taxi. Multi stage sampling procedure was used to determine the sample size. A sample survey of
18 spare parts traders, 9 filling stations, 6 mechanics and 60 other traders were interviewed.
Primary data was used for the study which was collected using structured questionnaire.
Descriptive statistics were used to show the extent of variable relationship activities. The study
revealed a strong relationship between motorcycle taxi and emergence of sale of spare parts,
motorcycle mechanics and filling stations activities. This was evident in the fact that 55% of
spare parts traders, 27% of filling stations and 18% of mechanics traders agreed that their
business was dependent on motorcycle taxi. The study established that many business emerged
after the significant motorcycle taxi business and they exist alongside each other as revealed in
38% sale of spare parts, 36% others and 11% motorcycle mechanics. The study concluded that
there are many businesses which emerged after motorcycle taxi entry and that they exist
alongside each other. Findings of the study will help the government in formulating and
implementing policies on issues concerning motorcycle taxi and other related business. Further
research can be done in the area of financial management among motorcycle riders. | en_US |
