Is traffic police SERVQUAL assessment different among drivers in terms of experience?

Abstract

Designing tailored services is critical to enhancing client satisfaction for private and public services such as road traffic. Among the factors associated with car accidents are traffic violations of established rules and regulations. Indeed, driving skills and practice have become crucial in a complex and dynamic road environment. The study’s objective was to advise traffic department managers on how to customize their service for drivers regarding their experience. A questionnaire assessing their expectations and perceived performance with regard to six traffic service quality dimensions, namely tangibility, reliability, promptitude, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy, was self-administered to 886 motorists chosen using a simple random sampling technique in the Philippines and South Africa. Data collected were analyzed using ANOVA and Post Hoc Tuckey HSD. Results indicate that less experienced drivers had a better appreciation of traffic service quality provided by traffic departments and officers. Therefore, more focus should be placed on experienced drivers to raise their level of satisfaction.

Keywords: {'name': 'POLQUAL'}, {'name': 'SERVQUAL'}, {'name': 'Perceived Performance'}, {'name': 'Expectations'}, {'name': 'Marketing'}

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Johan W. De Jager
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Lutete Christian Ayikwa
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Pieter Steenkamp
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