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Transport Economics - TRL2602 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025 (258286) - DUE 20 March 2025 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert Solved, Explanations and Solutions. For assistance call or W.h.a.t.s.a.p.p us on ...(.+.2.5.4.7.7.9.5.4.0.1.3.2)........... QUESTION 1 1.1 Briefly explain the role of transport and competition in the economy. (4) 1.2 What two groups of users have a need for transport? Explain in full how we distinguish between these two groups. (4) 1.3 Distinguish the difference between common costs and joint costs, make use of examples to demonstrate your understanding. (6) 1.4 A transport enterprise may follow and three types of pricing to determine tariff Identify and explain in your own words each type. QUESTION 2 Transport economists, logisticians and entrepreneurs are confronted daily with having to solve problems in answering the transport question. In the past, engineers and transport planners, who were responsible for planning and designing the transport infrastructure, used models to analyse and predict transport demand, but paid scant attention to the economic content thereof. Aside from the economic implications, access to various geographical areas and the mobility of people and goods also has specific social, political and strategic implications. The provision of subsidized transport for employees who stay in areas which are situated far from their places of work is an obvious example. Discuss the types of transport in the South Africa community bear in mind the different transport sectors.

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TRL2602
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2025

UNIQUE NO. 258286
DUE DATE: 20 MARCH 2025

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Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025



Unique Number: 258286

Due Date: 20 March 2025

Transport Economics

QUESTION 1

1.1 The Role of Transport and Competition in the Economy

Transport plays a big role in any economy because it allows goods and people to move
from one place to another efficiently. Without transport, businesses would struggle to
get raw materials, and consumers wouldn’t be able to access the products they need.
Efficient transport systems help reduce costs, improve delivery times, and support
economic growth.

Competition in transport is also important because it ensures that businesses strive to
offer better services at affordable prices. If there was only one transport provider, they
could charge high fees without improving their service. But when multiple transport
companies compete, they work harder to be more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective.
This benefits both businesses and the public by making transport more accessible and
affordable.

1.2 Two Groups of Transport Users

There are two main groups of people who need transport: individual users and
business users.

 Individual Users: These are everyday people who use transport to get from one
place to another. For example, students travel to school, workers commute to

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