Jurnal Studi Komunikasi
Vol. 9 No. 3 (2025)

Utilisation of Radio Suara Surabaya as a traffic information medium in Indonesia

Huda, Anam Miftakhul (Unknown)
Rachmanda, Arvian Bhakti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Nov 2025

Abstract

Radio media still play an important role as a source of public information, especially in conveying real-time traffic conditions. However, in today's digital era, the question arises as to how relevant the traffic congestion information conveyed by radio still is to the public. This study refers to the uses and gratifications theory, which emphasises that audiences choose media based on their ability to meet information needs. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method of 300 respondents, namely private vehicle users in Surabaya and its surroundings. The analysis focuses on the dimensions of accuracy, relevance, novelty of information, and listener loyalty. The results show that accurate, relevant, and up-to-date information about traffic conditions has a significant effect on continued listening. In addition, social interaction through the "Listener Reports" programme also strengthens audience loyalty to Radio Suara Surabaya. These findings confirm that radio remains relevant in meeting the information needs of the public in the digital age, especially in the context of traffic information.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jsk

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Studi Komunikasi (Indonesian Journal of Communications Studies), one of the journals published by Faculty of Communications Science Dr. Soetomo University, was established in January 2017. Jurnal Studi Komunikasi a double blind peer-reviewed journal, explores critical and constructive ...