WAEC - Commerce (2023 - No. 31)
An advantage of road transport over other means of transport is that
packing and loading is easy as activities are handled by experts
canteen services are provided during the course of transportation
specific vehicles could be used to carry certain loads
terminal handling is eliminated by door-to-door delivery
Explication
Road transport offers the convenience of delivering goods directly from the origin to the destination without the need for intermediate handling at terminals. This is known as door-to-door delivery. Unlike other means of transport, such as rail or air transport, where goods often need to be transferred and handled at terminals, road transport allows for seamless transportation from the shipper's location to the recipient's location.