This study investigated factors influencing commuters' mode of transportation in the selected motor parks in Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos, Nigeria. Data were obtained from primary and secondary sources; while the survey research design was adopted. The study used the average number of vehicles per hour by the average number of commuters per hour and the daily average hours (8 hours) during peak periods of five working days as the sampling frame (8,530); while the sample ratio of 4.3% was used (331 commuters). Data were presented using: the simple frequency distribution, percentage, cross-tabulation, and Likert-scale output. The study determined the Sum of the Weighted Value and Index number of long waiting times as (1211) and (3.67); the speed of public transport as (1203) and (3.65) and the attitude of drivers and conductors as (1131) and (3.43); and they were found to be the most critical factors influencing commuters’ mode of transportation system at the motor parks. Based on the findings the following suggestions were made on the enhancement factors influencing commuters’ transport mode at the motor parks. The study recommended that public transport services should improve their quality and efficiency services to ensure better commuter satisfaction and increased usage. Service delivery will also contribute to greater economic and social benefits.
Agunloye et al. (Tue,) studied this question.