Estudio de factibilidad para la implementación de un terminal terrestre de pasajeros en el cantón Chillanes provincia de Bolívar

Abstract

The objective of this research was to carry out a feasibility study for the implementation of a Land Terminal in the Chillanes canton, Bolívar province, and thus improve the quality of the transport service. During this research process, the first step was to conduct descriptive research, followed by field research applying survey techniques and observation sheets to determine the demand of the canton. Then, a technical study was carried out after analyzing the supply and demand of interprovincial and intracantonal transport. This technical study adjusted to the variables established in Regulation No. 53- DIR-2010-CNTTTSV of the National Transit Agency, in which five parameters were essential to the implementation of the Land transport Terminal. It is important to emphasize that the first two phases were carried out in this research since the other stages concern other technical areas. For this reason, as this is a feasibility study, an economic analysis was necessary. The findings of the two stages demonstrated that the average number of users is 6,066 users per day between intracantonal and interprovincial transportation. Also, the number of daily frequencies is 89 among the eight operators. Regarding the financial analysis, favorable results appeared after following fundamental indicators, and an NPV of 35420.19 and an IRR of 16% are established. The initial investment in this project will be recovered in six years, and from the seventh year, profits will be gained. As a result of this research, it is established that the implementation of a Land Passenger Terminal for the Chillanes canton is Type III and is feasible. Therefore, it is recommended to create a municipal ordinance that regulates the administrative management of the terminal for its correct operation