Estudio técnico de factibilidad (oferta y demanda) en la empresa de transporte las orquídeas, provincia de Zamora Chinchipe

Abstract

Abstract: This study presents an analysis of technical viability and feasibility, focused on the evaluation of supply and demand for the urban transportation service provided by the company Las Orquídeas in the neighborhoods of Santa Elena, Buenaventura, and San Marcos, located in the parish of Timbara, in the province of Zamora Chinchipe. This information was complemented by direct observation and descriptive statistical analysis in order to better understand user behavior and service performance. The results show a significant reveal a significant level of user dissatisfaction, mainly associated with deficiencies in service coverage, frequency, and accessibility. Based on these findings and Through the use of geospatial tools in QGIS, an integrated route proposal was developed, featuring strategically located stops and a 300-meter coverage area that benefits 89% of the surveyed population.The operational analysis demonstrated that the proposed route is technically viable, with a total length of 8.193 km and an estimated travel time suitable for service operation. Overall, the study provides a solid technical basis for improving urban transport planning and supporting institutional decision-making processes aimed at optimizing mobility within the study area.