Engineering Science Letter
Vol. 5 No. 02 (2026): Engineering Science Letter

The Effect of Work Stress on the Driving Behavior of Online Motorcycle Taxi Drivers

Renny Septiari (National Institute of Technology)
Reiny Ditta Myrtanti (National Institute of Technology)
Sibut (National Institute of Technology)
Erni Yulianti (National Institute of Technology)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Aug 2026

Abstract

Working as an online motorcycle taxi driver is a job many people do nowadays. The development of digital technology has made working as an online motorcycle taxi driver a new source of hope for job seekers. Various digital services, such as these, are widely available, making this job increasingly popular. Amidst busy activities, online services greatly facilitate the work of many people. Many online motorcycle taxi drivers currently offer delivery and pickup services. With more and more people doing this job, pressure has ultimately built up on each driver. Due to heavy workloads, some drivers feel stressed. The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a relationship between workload, work environment, and traffic violations on driving Behavior, moderated by the variable of work stress. Data collection was conducted by distributing questionnaires directly for each variable. The respondents who participated in the study were 40 online motorcycle taxi drivers. The results show that there is an influence between workload, work environment, and traffic violations on driving behavior. However, after conducting a moderation test, it turns out that work stress does not moderate the influence of workload on driving behavior.

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Journal Info

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ESL

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Control & Systems Engineering Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology

Description

Engineering Science Letter is an international peer-reviewed letter that welcomes short original research submissions on any branch of engineering, computer science, and technology, as well as their applications in industry, education, health, business, and other fields. Artificial intelligence, ...