Arth Praband : A Journal of Economics and Management A STUDY ON IMPACT OF REVENUE OF GENERAL AUTO AFTER SHARE CAME IN TO EXISTANCE IN VELLORE TOWN INTRODUCTION P. SHANKAR* *Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, KMG College of Arts & Science, Thiruvalluvar University Gudiyattam. An auto rickshaw (auto or rickshaw or tempo or tuk-tuk in popular parlance) is a vehicle for hire that is one of the chief modes of transport in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and is popular in many other countries. It is a motorized version of the traditional rickshaw, a small two- or three-wheeled cart pulled by a person, and the velotaxi. A small number of auto rickshaws and tuk-tuks can be seen on the streets of China Town in London, although used mainly by tourists and not the local population. The auto rickshaw is also related to its Thai, Lao, Cambodian cousins, the tuk-tuk and the Bajaj in Indonesia, whereas in Brighton, England auto rickshaws are called tuctucs. Pinnacle Research Journals 109 As a mode of transport, the auto rickshaw is turning out to be a major employer in India. All major nationalized banks of India offer loans to buy one under self-employment schemes. Major auto rickshaw manufacturers in India are Bajaj Auto, Piaggio Greaves, Force Motors (previously Bajaj Tempo), Atul Auto and Kerala Automobiles. A two-wheeler major, TVS Motor Co., has announced it will enter the auto rickshaw market with a technologically updated and a less polluting vehicle, in early 2006. Not restricted to cities, auto rickshaws are also prevalent in large numbers in Indian villages and in the countryside. SYNOPSIS The researcher has done a study titled "A STUDY ON IMPACT OF REVENUE OF GENERAL AUTO AFTER SHARE CAME IN TO EXISTANCE IN VELLORE TOWN" the primary objective of study is "To find out the revenue generating capacity of general autos after share autos came in to existence". The study was focused on opinion of respondent. The sample size was 70. The opinion was obtained through direct and indirect interview and questionnaire framed for the purpose.
Arth Praband : A Journal of Economics and Management The tools mainly used for analysis of data were as follows: Percentage Analysis Correlation Chi-Square Test Based on the research done by the researcher the finding is general auto drivers are generating income of Rs. 5000 to Rs. 10000 per month after all the maintenance charges bared by them. OBJECTIVES OF STUDY PRIMARY OBJECTIVE To find out the revenue generating capacity of general auto after share auto came in to existence in Vellore town. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE To Study about the perception of general auto driver on share auto came in to existence in Vellore town. NEED FOR STUDY To study wheather general auto driver generating enough income to lead a peaceful life after share auto came in to existence in Vellore town. REVIEW OF LITERATURE Pinnacle Research Journals 110 An auto rickshaw (auto or rickshaw or tempo or tuk-tuk in popular parlance) is a vehicle for hire that is one of the chief modes of transport in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and is popular in many other countries. It is a motorized version of the traditional rickshaw, a small two- or three-wheeled cart pulled by a person, and the velotaxi. AUTO RICKSHAWS IN INDIA A majority of Indian auto rickshaws have no doors or seatbelts. They are generally black or green in colour and have a yellow roof on the top. However the design normally depends on the location (state) of the patrol, and so does the color. For example the sides of an auto in Delhi are green (to signify their running on compressed natural gas), while in Hyderabad and Chennai they are yellow. Their design varies considerably from place to place. In some locations, they have an extra plank on the seat to accommodate a fourth passenger. In reality it is not uncommon to see 6-8 passengers in an auto rickshaw with such an ad hoc setup, although, in theory, autos risk fines for carrying more than three passengers in many places. Auto rickshaws that are used for driving children to school have two extra seats/planks like narrow ledges, one facing the main seating space and one to the side. Such auto rickshaws may transport up to 20 children to school.
Arth Praband : A Journal of Economics and Management As a mode of transport, the auto rickshaw is turning out to be a major employer in India. All major nationalized banks of India offer loans to buy one under self-employment schemes. Major auto rickshaw manufacturers in India are Bajaj Auto, Piaggio Greaves, Force Motors (previously Bajaj Tempo), Atul Auto and Kerala Automobiles. A two-wheeler major, TVS Motor Co., has announced it will enter the auto rickshaw market with a technologically updated and a less polluting vehicle, in early 2006. Not restricted to cities, auto rickshaws are also prevalent in large numbers in Indian villages and in the countryside. There is an initial charge at the beginning of a ride then the price normally increases in proportion to the distance. It is mandatory that the initial charge be set at a value given by the government. For rainy conditions, some autos have plastic coverings. FUEL EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION Pinnacle Research Journals 111 CNG-propelled autorickshaws are green and yellow in colour while petrol-run autorickshaws are usually black and yellow (or yellow in southern states) in colour. In July 1998, the Supreme Court of India ordered the Delhi government to implement CNG or LPG (Autogas) fuel for all autos and for the entire bus fleet in and around the city. Delhi observed a dramatic improvement in the quality of air with the switch to CNG, and this is important for a city where it is not uncommon to see pedestrians and drivers wearing nurse's masks for protection against the prevalent city smog. Initially, auto-wallahs in Delhi had to wait in long queues to get their CNG cylinders re-filled, but the situation has improved drastically with the rise of filling stations that sell CNG. Certain other local governments are also pushing for four-stroke engines instead of the current two-stroke versions. Typical mileage for an Indian-made autorickshaw is around 35 kilometres per litre of petrol (about 82 miles per gallon). Gasoline, as it is known in North America, or petrol, in many Commonwealth countries (sometimes also called motor spirit) is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture consisting primarily of hydrocarbons, used as fuel in internal combustion engines. The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of the land as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. For other uses, see Delhi (disambiguation). Typical North America vehicles carry this diamond shape symbol, meaning it is running on compressed natural gas fuel. 45 kg LPG cylinders Spherical Gas Container typically found in Refineries. Autogas is the common name for liquified petroleum gas when it is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles. Fuel imports in 2005 Fuel is any material that is capable of releasing energy when its chemical or physical structure is altered. Today Internal combustion engines in cars, trucks, motorcycles, construction machinery and many others, most commonly use a four-stroke cycle. A Frequent Flyer Program is a service offered by many airlines to reward customer loyalty. The template below (Unit of length) is being considered for deletion. Gasoline, as it is known in North America, or petrol, in many Commonwealth countries (sometimes also called motor spirit) is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture consisting primarily of hydrocarbons, used as fuel in internal combustion engines. SHARE AUTOS A share auto on the roads of Chennai, a variation on the auto-rickshaw engineered to carry more passengers Auto rickshaws have been modified in India to carry more passengers and are called share autos. Office commuters find this version more economical since more people share the fare. Competition among 'share' auto-wallahs has led to the virtual standardization of fare per
Arth Prabaand : A Journal of Economics and Management passenger based on their destination. Shared autos vary in both name and size from place to place. They are called "Phat-a-phats" in Delhi (which are actually variants of what were once horse-driven vehicles), "Shuttle rickshaws" in Ahmedabad, Seven seater autos in Hyderabadd and "Polaamboo vans" in Chennai. These large share autos shuttle over a distance of 10 to 15 km to gather a substantial number of commuters. Shared autos play an important role in transporting urban India, where state-organiz zed public transport, while not quite crippled, is congested to a point of extreme unreliability, especially during peak hours. Or connecting the sub-urban areas where state owned transport facilities are very few and unfrequent. Ahmedabad is the largest city in the state of Gujarat in India with a population of almost 51 lakhs. PRODUCTION TREND OF THREE-WHEELERS IN INDIAN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY SALES IN INDIAN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY- DOMESTIC AND EXPORTS Pinnacle Research Journals 112 During financial year 2005-06, 3-wheeler sales in Indiann market showed a growth of 17%, with an increase in exports by more than 40%. SALES TREND OF 3-WHEELERS IN INDIAN MARKET
Arth Prabaand : A Journal of Economics and Management EXPORT TREND OF INDIANN 3-WHEELERS * The figures are based on SIAM analysis and individual company's reports PIAGGIO PICKUPP VAN We deal in Piaggio D 600 Pick up Van / Delivery Van which is specially designedd for commercial sectors. Powered by a strong engine, this vehicle is capable of driving easily with an excellent pickup and higher load capacity. The three wheeler is available in different colors and specifications. PIAGGIO 1.3 TON Pinnacle Research Journals 113 We deal in Piaggio 1.3 Ton model, which is used extensively for transportationn of goods in the commercial sector. This vehicle is designed to perform a better performance with a better pickup and high loading capacity. It has a better mileage and can be availed in different colors. PIAGGIO TRUCK We offer small sized Piaggio truck, which is one of the most popular three wheelers, used for transportation of goods from one place to another. Its storage area is completely closed, ensuring completee protection of the goods. This 3 wheeler is attributes with fuel efficiency and excellent mileage. TVS KING This new TVS King includes new 200cc, seven-port engine whichh offers about 30 kmpl with 18.4 Nm torque at 2500rpm.
BAJAJ AUTO RICKSHAW This type of auto rickshaw is in great use for commercial transportation. Specially designed for better performance the vehicle is entitled with durability, good looks and fuel efficiency. ROAD USER SATISFACTION INDEX (RUSI) RUSI Safety Signage Visual Appeal Amenities Taxes Driver behaviour dimension Quality of road Cleanliness Public toilets/ Bathrooms Visibility of Pinnacle Research Journals 114 Traffic management issues Road design issues Adequacy of road signs Visibility of road signs Positioning of road signs Adequacy of distance signs Surface appearance Landscaping & Planting Flyovers & bridges Eating foods & Drinks Toilets PCO Overnight accommoda tion Value for mon Quality of road markings Visibility of distance ParkiVisibili ty of distance
DISTRICTWISE NUMBER OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AS ON 01.04.2009 NAME OF DISTRICTS AUTORICKHAW Chennai 52712 Coimbatore 9879 Vellore 6901 Salem 6517 Trichy 6428 Madurai 6344 Tirunelveli 5296 Villupuram 4895 Kanyakumari 4737 Thanjavur 4461 Cuddalore 4030 Tiruvarur 3366 Nagapatinam 3123 Kanchipuram 1987 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Pinnacle Research Journals 115 Research Design Data Sampling Technique Sample Size Survey Area Data Source Statistical Tools Questions Descriptive Research (Try to discover answer to questioning 7 W's) Primary data collect from general auto drivers with the help of using questionnaire and direct interview method Non-Probability (Convenience Sampling Technique) 70 general auto drivers Vellore town Using snow ball technique the general auto drivers list created Percentage Analysis Correlation Chi-Square Test Dichotomous Questions Multiple Choice Single Response Questions Direct Questions Ranking Order SWOT Analysis
Survey Technique Personnel Interview LIMITATIONS OF STUDY This study depends upon the information furnished by respondent and it is subject to personal bias. Since the duration of project was short larger sample size could not be taken to study. The researcher limit himself that the sample size of 70 in Vellore town only. The major constraint was that the study covered its survey only in Vellore town. OBSERVED FREQUENCY CHI SQUARE ANALYSIS Competitor Scales Strongly Strongly Neutral Income Agree Disagree Total Below Rs.5000 45 5 9 59 Rs.5000 10000 9 2 0 11 Total 54 7 9 70 EXPECTED FREQUENCY Pinnacle Research Journals 116 Competitor Scales Strongly Strongly Neutral Income Agree Disagree Total Below Rs.5000 46 6 7 59 Rs.5000 10000 8 1 2 11 Total 54 7 9 70 Null Hypothesis: There is no significance difference between earnings of general auto driver and share auto driver. Alternative Hypothesis: There is a significance difference between earnings of general auto driver and share auto driver. O E O E (O E) 2 (O E) 2 / E Cal. Value 45 46-1 1 1/46 0.02 5 6-1 1 1/6 0.20 9 7 2 4 4/7 0.57 9 8 1 1 1/8 0.13 2 1 1 1 1/1 1.00 0 2-2 4 4/2 2.00 Calculated Value 3.92
Degrees of Freedom: = (C 1) (R 1) = (3 1) (2 1) Chi-Square @ 5% level of significance is 7.815. = (2) (1) = 2 the table value of SOLUTION Calculated value is lesser than Table value accepts the null hypothesis and rejects the alternative hypothesis. CORRELATION CO-EFFICIENT Particulars Educational Qualification Particulars Factors Below 8 42 Willingness 12 SSLC 21 Economic Condition 20 HSC 4 Unemployment Problem 23 UG 3 Lack of Studies 15 Total 70 Total 70 X X X dx 2 Y Y Y dy 2 dxdy 42 24 576 12-6 36-144 21 3 9 20 2 4 6 4-14 196 23 5 25-70 3-15 225 15-3 9 45 70-2 1006 70-2 74-163 Pinnacle Research Journals 117 X = X / N = 70 / 4 = 17.5 / 18 Y = Y / N = 70 / 4 = 17.5 / 18 CORRELATION VALUE = (-0.61) INFERENCE (-1) indicates perfect negative correlation, meaning thereby that variations in independent variable (X) explain (100%) of variations on the dependent variable. From the above table we infer that Educational Qualification is an (X) variable, which explain (100%) of variations on factors to be an auto driver. FINDINGS 45% of auto drivers are fall under the age group of 40-50. 100% of auto drivers are male.
60% of auto drivers are below 8 th standard. 84% of auto driver's income per month is less than Rs.5000. 64% of auto drivers are have own auto. 63%of auto drivers bought their auto on installment basis. 34% of auto drivers have 10-15 years of experience. 33% of auto drivers are came in to auto field due to unemployment problem. 74% of auto drivers travel more than 55 km per day. 57% of auto models are petrol and gas. 84% of autos are giving 10 30 km per liter. 77% of respondents are strongly agree that share autos are one of the competitors for general autos. 84% of general auto drivers strongly agree that share autos are generating more revenue than general autos. 43% of respondents strongly agree that share autos are serving better than general autos. 97% of respondents strongly agree that customer prefers share auto than general autos due to cost benefits. Pinnacle Research Journals 118 49% of customer seeks for share auto due to economic rate. 81% of respondents are spending Rs.500 1000 per month for maintenance and service charges. SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS Infrastructures (Roadways) are partly good enough to drive weather it is in rural, urban, sub-urban or metropolitan. Setup of meters in autos will help general auto drivers to earn at least minimum per day. Government can open petrol & diesel bunk to control blocking of supply of petrol & diesel by the private petrol station. CONCLUSION This study tries to bring out the impact of revenue of general auto after share came in to existence in Vellore town. Based on the research it was identified that there is no impact of
revenue of general auto after share auto came in to existence because of particular segment of customer prefer only general auto than share auto for there convenient travel purposes. BIBLIOGRAPHY www.google.co.in www.bajajauto.com www.tn.gov.in www.autoindia.com www.automobilesindia.com Research Methodology - C. R. Kothari Pinnacle Research Journals 119
A STUDY ON IMPACT OF REVENUE OF GENERAL AUTO AFTER SHARE CAME IN TO EXISTANCE IN VELLORE TOWN Name: Age: 20 30 30 40 40 50 50 & Above Gender: Male Female Educational Qualification: ESSLC & above SSLC HSC UG PG Diploma Income Group: < 5000 5000 10000 10000 > 1. Do you have own auto Yes No 2. Mode of purchase of your auto Cash Installment Lease Other 3. No of years of experience as an auto driver <5 yrs 5 10 yrs 10 15 yrs 15 20 yrs 20 > 4. Which factor motivate or influence you to became an auto driver Job Interest Economic & Family Conditions Unemployment Problem Lack of Studies Pinnacle Research Journals 120 5. What are the key motivators when you purchase auto (Ranking Scale) Price Fuel Economy / Efficiency Seating Capacity Model & Design Brand Name Advertisement After Sales Service
6. Rank the Strength, Weakness, Opportunities & Threats factors relating to purchase of auto STRENGTH FACTOR WEAKNESS FACTOR Maintenance Cost Availability of Spares Availability of Brand Service Facilities OPPORTUNITY FACTOR Seating Capacity Low Mileage Increase in fuel price Competition form Share auto THREATS FACTOR Attractive sales promotional offer Draw back of Roadways Customer convenience & wants Multi purpose Call Taxi Demand for 2 wheelers Poor roadway systems Smart cars 7. How many kilometers (kms) do you travel per day <25kms 25 35kms 35 45kms 45 55kms 55kms > Pinnacle Research Journals 121 8. Which model of auto you have Petrol Diesel Gas Gas and Petrol Gas and Diesel 9. What is the mileage capacity / fuel economy of your auto 10 20 20 30 30 40 40 50 50-60 10. Share autos are one of the competitors for general autos SA A NANDA DA SDA 11. Share autos are earning more than general autos SA A NANDA DA SDA 12. Share autos are serving better than general autos SA A NANDA DA SDA
13. Customer prefer share auto than general auto due to cost benefit SA A NANDA DA SDA 14. Share autos are getting more demand due to Customer Convenience Customer Cost Benefits Comfortable Seating 15. How much amount you are spending in a month for auto maintenance & service charges 500 1000 1000 1500 1500 2000 2000 2500 2500 & above SA Strongly Agree A Agree NANDA Neither Agree nor Disagree DA Disagree SDA Strongly Disagree Pinnacle Research Journals 122