Question

Advantages and disadvantages of roadways

Answer 1

Advantages:
1. Less capital investment
2. Door to door service
3. Fast speed
4. Flexible service
Disadvantages:
1. Accidents
2. Problems occur in rainy season
3. Unsuitable for long distances
4. Heavy material cannot be transferred easily

Answer 2

Advantages:
1. Less Capital Outlay:
Road transport required much less capital Investment as compared to other modes of transport such as railways and air transport
2. Door to Door Service:
The outstanding advantage of road transport is that it provides door to door or warehouse to warehouse service.
3. Service in Rural Areas:
Road transport is most suited for carrying goods and people to and from rural areas which are not served by rail, water or air transport
4. Flexible Service:
Road transport has a great advantage over other modes of transport for its flexible service, its routes and timings can be adjusted
In spite of various merits, road/motor has some serious limitations:
1. Seasonal Nature:
Motor transport is not as reliable as rail transport. During rainy or flood season, roads become unfit and unsafe for use.
2. Accidents and Breakdowns:
There are more chances of accidents and breakdowns in case of motor transport.
3. Unsuitable for Long Distance and Bulky Traffic:
This mode of transport is unsuitable and costly for transporting cheap and bulky goods over long distances.
4. Slow Speed:
The speed of motor transport is comparatively slow and limited.