Investigation of Transport-Related Problems in Bussing in the Context of the Opinions of School Administrators

Abstract

This study seeks to investigate the problems caused by transport in bussing in terms of the opinions of the school administrators. The study is based on a quantitative method and a descriptive survey model. The population of the study consists of school administrators (317) working in schools (197 schools in total) transporting students in different neighborhoods in Siirt in the 2019-2020 academic year. Population count was taken as the basis in this study instead of using sampling as a method. “The Transport-related Bussing Problems Scale\" was applied to participants in this study. Data collected via Google Form applications were examined by using descriptive analysis and difference tests. According to results and based on the opinions of the school administrators, some lack of security (failure to fast seat belts and remaining standing during the journey, picking up passengers other than students, inadequate information about first aid, etc.) and communication problems were observed in the transport (an argument with on-duty teachers, failure to offer punctual service, conflict with parents, etc.). It was also observed that there was a considerable difference in transport-related problems in terms of managerial position, years of service in management, total experience in bussing, and settlement.