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