Abstract
BackgroundIn developing countries, a great number of people typically utilize public transportation such as Taxis. Therefore, taxi drivers have an important role in residents’ well-being and safety. The aim of this study was to describe the subjective experiences and insights on safe driving among taxi drivers in Zanjan, Iran.MethodIn this qualitative study, 17 taxi drivers (23–54 years) were purposefully selected to participate in 11 semi-structured interviews, as well as one focus group (n = 6). The data was then analyzed based on a combination of Braun’s and Colaizzi’s methods.ResultBy analysis of the qualitative data, four main themes emerged from expressed experiences by taxi drivers, including 1) traffic chaos, 2) social prestige, 3) economic pressure, and 3) job satisfaction.ConclusionThe emerging concepts of the present study imply a threefold structure of existence, which introduced by Heidegger, as taxi drivers’ (the self) feelings and experiences of being under pressure of traffic chaos (the world), accompanied by low social prestige, economic pressure and job dissatisfaction (being in). Thus, strategic planning for traffic safety should consider taxi drivers’ needs to feel a friendly world, as well as, to find themselves in a respectful and supportive environment.
Highlights
In developing countries, a great number of people typically utilize public transportation such as Taxis
The emerging concepts of the present study imply a threefold structure of existence, which introduced by Heidegger, as taxi drivers’ feelings and experiences of being under pressure of traffic chaos, accompanied by low social prestige, economic pressure and job dissatisfaction
Four major themes emerged from the analysis, including traffic chaos, social prestige, economic pressure, and job satisfaction
Summary
A great number of people typically utilize public transportation such as Taxis. Taxi drivers have an important role in residents’ well-being and safety. Since taxis are usually in the center of transportation services, taxi drivers have an important role in residents’ well-being and safety [2]. It has been widely demonstrated that driving can be a challenging career in terms of occupational risks and accidents. It is considered that professional driving involves higher risks than most of the other work trades. Professional drivers are more likely to suffer from severe injury or severe permanent disabilities in comparison with other occupations categories [3]. Other workers are involved in road traffic accidents. According to European Road Safety Observatory, traffic accidents are the leading cause of work-related deaths and long-term injuries. A driver’s unsafe behavior can be potentially dangerous for other road users [3]
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