Evolution and Challenges of Road Transport in Kanyakumari District (1956-2006)
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https://doi.org/10.71093/iqmrj.v1i3.202510Keywords:
Transportation, Nationalization, Connectivity, Mobility, Regulation , Public Transport, Economic Growth, Bus Routes, Tamil Nadu State Transport, Legislation, Private Operators, Inter-State Transport, Fleet Management, Driver Training., connectivity, regulation, public transport, fleet Management,, inter-state operators, fleet management, driver training, bus routes, mobilityAbstract
This study explores how transportation, a fundamental driver of civilization, has evolved amidst the challenges from foot travel to advanced mechanized systems. Early innovations included rafts, carts, and domesticated animals, while the industrial revolution introduced automobiles, reshaping mobility. In Tamil Nadu, road transport nationalization, initiated in 1947, aimed to improve accessibility and regulation, overcoming private sector resistance. Key routes like Nagercoil to Coimbatore and Madurai were introduced to enhance connectivity. Legal frameworks, including the Motor Vehicles Act, facilitated structured expansion. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Department streamlined operations through administrative reforms, training, and fleet modernization. Infrastructure improvements, including bus workshops, enhanced efficiency. Despite challenges, nationalization supported economic growth and social integration. Public transport continues to evolve, adapting to urbanization and technological advancements. Tamil Nadu’s transport policies set a model for systematic public mobility development.
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