A study on transportation in relation to employment within the Gelvandale community in the Nelson Mandela Bay

Abstract

The following report dealt with transportation in relation to employment. The main aim of this study was done to determine how the unavailability of public transport has affected residents within the Gelvandale community. This report explains the importance of transportation as well as what an effective transportation system can result in and solve. This research study focuses specifically on the Gelvandale community within the Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape. A societal issue such as transportation has become a well-known challenge within communities and affects factors such as employment. Effective transportation systems can provide better mobility for individuals within communities. The report consisted of a qualitative research method. Research was undertaken by utilising focus groups which was conducted within the Gelvandale area. This assisted the researcher to establish the various experiences and affects of transportation and whether it is effective and efficient.