Perception of Individuals from Kathmandu Valley
towards public transportation
Section A:Demography of responder
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Please select your gender
Male
Female
Others
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VI.
How old are you
16 or younger
16-25
25-35
35-45
45-55
55 above
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Typically, where do you go to when you use any kind of transportation?
Home
Work
Event (Gathering, Seminars)
Education (School, Colleges)
Personal/व्यक्तिगत
Others
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How many one way trips do you take in one day on average?
Less thans 2
2-4
4-6
6 above
5. What type of transportation do you use for your day to day travel?
I. Public
II. Private
Section B:Independent Variables
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In a typical day, which of the following forms of transportation do you use?
Microbus
Bus
Taxi
Ride Sharing(Pathao,Indrive)
Others
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In a typical one way trip about how much money, in NPR, do you spend on average?
Less than 20
20-30
30-50
50-100
100 above
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How satisfied are you with the current public transportation system in Kathmandu Valley?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
4. Below is a list of problems faced by general public in regards to public transportation.
Which ones are applicable to you?(You can select multiple options)
I. Overcrowding
II. Delays
III. Sanitary and health concerns
IV. Saftey concern
V. No point to point route
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Which factor do you consider most important when choosing a mode of public transport?
Fare
Travel time
Comfort
Safety
Availability
6. Do you think the fare of public transport is reasonable?
I. Strongly Agree
II. Agree
III. Neutral
IV. Disagree
V. Strongly disagree
7. How would you rate the behavior and professionalism of public vehicle
drivers/conductors in Kathmandu Valley?
I. Excellent
II. Good
III. Average
IV. Poor
V. Very poor
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How would you rate the cleanliness and hygiene of public vehicles in Kathmandu Valley?
Very clean and hygienic
Clean and hygienic
Average
Unclean and unhygienic
Very unclean and unhygienic
9. Have you ever encountered any incidents of harassment or misconduct while using
public transport in Kathmandu Valley?
I. Yes
II. No
10. Are you aware of any mobile applications or digital platforms that provide information
about public transportation routes and schedules in Kathmandu Valley?
I. Yes, I am aware
II. No, I am not aware
11. Do you believe public transportation plays a significant role in reducing air pollution in
Kathmandu Valley?
I. Yes, strongly believe
II. Somewhat believe
III. Neutral
IV. Not sure
V. No, don't believe
12. Would you consider using alternative public transportation modes (e.g., metro, light rail)
if available in Kathmandu Valley?
I. Yes, definitely
II. Maybe
III. Not sure
IV. Probably not
V. No, never
13. Would you be willing to pay slightly higher fares for public transport if it leads to
improved services and infrastructure?
I. Yes
II. No
III. Depends on the extent of improvement
14. How would you rate the convenience of payment methods available for public
transportation fares?
I. Very convenient
II. Convenient
III. Neutral
IV. Inconvenient
V. Very inconvenient
15. Do you think the existing public transportation system adequately serves the needs of
differently-abled individuals?
I. Yes, it's inclusive
II. Somewhat, but improvements are needed
III. Neutral
IV. No, it's not inclusive
V. Not sure
16. Do you think the introduction of electric vehicles in the public transport system would
be beneficial?
I. Yes, it would be highly beneficial
II. Yes, it would be somewhat beneficial
III. No, it would not make a significant difference
IV. No, it would be disadvantageous
17. Would you consider shifting from private vehicles to public transport if it offered better
convenience and reliability?
I. Yes, definitely
II. Yes, maybe
III. No, I prefer private vehicles