Estado do sistema de transporte rodoviário de passageiros no município de Inhambane- seu contributo para o desenvolvimento do Turismo

Abstract

This research addresses the state of the road passenger transport system (STRP) in the Municipality of Inhambane (MI) - its contribution to the development of tourism and its general objective is to evaluate the state of the road passenger transport system and its contribution to the development of tourism. He was applied qualitative-quantitative research through a survey of 101 passengers, 24 project managers tourism, structured interview with 6 transporters, 5 tourism technicians, 1 ASTROI representative and direct observation. The results indicate that the road passenger transport system in MI is consisting of access roads that connect the city to the beaches of Tofo, Barra and Rocha and other tourist attractions. Also, there are 8 bus terminals, 179 operational vehicles of which 02 are from the Municipal company, 02 privately run buses, 112 semi-collective passenger transport, 10 chopelas, 50 taxis and 3 motorcycle taxis. Damage to the road was noted, and the need to install traffic lights at intersections, particularly at intersections of the Provincial headquarters of the FRELIMO Party and in front of movitel and vehicles that require maintenance. Based on the results, it is clear that the current state of the STRP in MI is bad, and despite the weaknesses, it contributes in some way for the development of tourism in MI, as it is the most used in the high and low tourism season by visitors, tour operators, workers and the general population. To ensure the good condition of this system, the following suggestions are made to the government and its stakeholders: i) Expand and pave roads access to tourist attractions in Tofo, Barra, mainly in the Giló and Sicutituni Market area and via da Praia da Rocha ii) place traffic lights at the intersections of the FRELIMO Provincial Headquarters and on the motorway iii) Ensure vehicle maintenance. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)