Explanation

(a) Reasons road transport would be preferred to rail transport:

• Road transport is flexible and offers door to door delivery than rail transport.
• The maintenance cost of motor vehicle is much less than that of trains.
• Road transport is available for use at any time while train operates on schedule;
• Road transport covers everywhere while train moves on fixed routes;
• It is easier for an individual to own a means of road transport than rail transport;
• Road transport covers varieties of means of transport e.g. buses, cars, taxis, bicycles, while rail transport is restricted to train.

(b)  Functions of the Airport Authority:

• The airport authority provides facilities for landing and fueling in all airports;
• It maintains facilities in all airports in the country;
• The airport authority collects airport taxes;
• The authority is in charge of the operation of the control tower;
• The authority sees to the environmental sanitation of the airport;
• It makes sure that the air space is free for the movement of aircrafts;
• The airport authority makes available warehouses in the airport where luggages are kept;
• It provides packing spaces for vehicles;
• It provides security services for passengers and cargoes;
• it provides office accommodation for other airport operatives

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