The Use of Imperatives by Public Transportation (Angkot) Drivers in Bandung City, Indonesia
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-5075-2025-2-84-100
Abstract
Aim. This research aims to investigate the variation of imperative mood in dialogic scenes between passengers and drivers in Angkot, a popular mode of public transportation in Bandung, Indonesia, by applying syntax and speech act approaches to identify communicative strategies and understand the imperative power of public transportation (Angkot) drivers in Bandung City.
Methodology. A qualitative approach was applied in this research. The data were collected through audio recordings (with the driver’s permission) while traveling on the specified route.
Results. This study reveals that Angkot drivers predominantly use directive-imperative sentences, with commands (56.84%), advice (14.73%), and invitations (12.63%). These imperative sentences used by public transportation (Angkot) drivers play a crucial role in regulating and guiding their passenger behavior in the vehicle.
Research Implications. The research findings provide valuable insights into the dynamics of imperative sentences in the context of public transportation (Angkot) in Bandung City. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the communicative strategies used by drivers, classifying and identifying the types of imperative power, thereby enriching our understanding of discourse in public transportation interactions.
About the Authors
. Supian
Padjadjaran University
Indonesia
Indonesia
Supian – Ph .D in Linguistics, Faculty of Cultural Science; Lecturer, Russian Language and Literature Study Program
Bandung
. Ladinata
Padjadjaran University
Indonesia
Indonesia
Ladinata – M .A . in Linguistics, Faculty of Cultural Science; Lecturer, Russian Language and Literature Study Program
Bandung
R. Dallyono
Indonesia University of Education
Indonesia
Indonesia
Ruswan Dallyono – Doctor in Linguistics, Department of English Literature, Faculty of Language and Literature Education; Lecturer, English Language and Literature Study Program
Bandung
R. S. Yudistira
Indonesia University of Education
Indonesia
Indonesia
Renaldy Serby Yudistira – Bachelor Degree Holder, Department of English Literature, Faculty of Language and Literature Education; Student, English Language and Literature Study Program
Bandung
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