Analysis of the effect of service quality on public satisfaction with motor vehicle testing services at the Bukittinggi City transportation department

Authors

  • Asnil Institute Technology and Business of Haji Agus Salim Bukittinggi
  • Sabri Institute Technology and Business of Haji Agus Salim Bukittinggi
  • Kuliman Institute Technology and Business of Haji Agus Salim Bukittinggi
  • Anne Putri Institute Technology and Business of Haji Agus Salim Bukittinggi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52465/josre.v4i2.26

Keywords:

Service quality, Community satisfication, Public service, Vehicle testing, Multiple regression

Abstract

This study examines how service quality affects community satisfaction in motor vehicle testing services at the Bukittinggi City Department of Transportation. Addressing limited evidence in local government contexts, it applies a quantitative explanatory design with five dimensions of service quality: tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. Data from 100 users were collected through a validated questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression. Results show all dimensions significantly and positively influence satisfaction, both individually and collectively. The model explains 76.8% of satisfaction variance (R² = 0.768), indicating strong explanatory power. Responsiveness is the most influential factor, underscoring the importance of prompt and adaptive service delivery. The study contributes empirical evidence on the relative weight of service quality dimensions in regulatory services and suggests prioritizing responsiveness and reliability to improve effectiveness and sustain public trust.

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2026-06-23

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[1]
Asnil, Sabri, Kuliman, and A. Putri, “Analysis of the effect of service quality on public satisfaction with motor vehicle testing services at the Bukittinggi City transportation department”, J. Stud. Res. Explor. , vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 124–141, Jun. 2026, doi: 10.52465/josre.v4i2.26.