Análisis de las Condiciones Laborales de los Conductores de Taxi en la Ciudad de Bogotá

Abstract

Introduction: In Colombia, the transport sector has been the means in which Colombians have had the possibility of reaching their destinations and carrying out their daily activities, specifically in the city of Bogotá, taxi drivers are people in charge of taking users who choose this means of transport to their destinations, which is usually very fast and precise. An existence of 54,695 taxi drivers was registered in the city of Bogotá in the year 2020. On the other hand, these people are exposed to long working hours, unsuitable jobs and work fatigue, problems that can become affectations to their physical and mental health; the working conditions that these people face, many times they do not meet what is necessary to fulfill their work and likewise, feel comfortable and continue with their workday. Objective: To analyze the working conditions of taxi drivers in the city of Bogotá. Methodology: A survey was conducted on a sample of 383 taxi drivers, which helped to describe the working conditions of taxi drivers, the occupational hazards they face, general data that helped characterize the population studied, and the conditions in which the vehicle is located. Once described in the survey carried out, the working conditions of taxi drivers were analyzed through the analysis, identification, and assessment of hazards in the driver's job thanks to the GTC 45 tool. Finally, a map was made. of empathy and a brainstorming session that featured five (5) taxi drivers who were interviewed to collect information regarding their emotional situation and their perception of work. Results: It was possible to determine that taxi drivers are exposed to serious occupational risks, if not treated they can become fatal problems, long working hours directly influence how they feel both physically and mentally, since they are usually working hours of more than 10 hours to support their families. Thanks to the information collection tool, working conditions were analyzed seeking to identify the hazards with the greatest presence in the participating population. The results obtained were high, "Exposed" mostly to climate changes, vibrations, work fatigue, high noise levels, polluting gases, repetitive movements, viruses and bacteria, theft or aggression and long working hours. Finally, an empathy map and brainstorming were carried out in which improvement solutions were proposed to help mitigate the negative effects of taxi drivers in the city of Bogotá.