Journal of Industrial Engineering & Management Research (JIEMAR)
Vol. 6 No. 6 (2025): December 2025

Exploring perceptions of intracity vehicle owners on adopting compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel in Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania

Msomi, Josephat D. (Unknown)
Onesmo, Clashon L. (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Oct 2025

Abstract

The rapid expansion of urban areas in developing countries has significantly increased transportation demand, leading to air pollution and posing serious health and environmental risks. This situation calls for alternative fuels, especially in the transport sector. Thus, this study aimed to understand how vehicle owners within the city perceive the adoption of CNG as an alternative fuel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A sample of 384 participants was selected using stratified and purposive sampling methods. Data collection involved questionnaires via Google Forms and interviews. The data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially using IBM SPSS version twenty seven (27) and Microsoft Excel, with both descriptive and inferential methods. Results indicate that while general awareness of CNG is moderate, those with direct experience have a much better understanding of its environmental and cost-saving advantages. Adoption is limited by technical knowledge gaps and infrastructure issues. Still, attitudes toward adopting CNG are mostly positive, driven by economic and environmental concerns. The study highlights the need for public campaigns and supportive legal and institutional frameworks to increase awareness and convert positive attitudes into actual use, offering valuable guidance for policy efforts to promote sustainable urban Transportation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jiemar

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Subject

Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Description

The aim of JIEMAR ( Journal of Industrial Engineering & Management Research is to publish theoretical and empirical articles that are aimed to contrast and extend existing theories, and build new theories that contribute to advance our understanding of phenomena related with industrial engineering ...