Bus Transport: Demand, Economics, Contracting, and Policy
- ISBN-10
- 0128203935
- ISBN-13
- 9780128203934
- Category
- Transportation
- Pages
- 526
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-04-18
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Author
- David A. Hensher
Description
Bus Transport: Demand, Economics, Contracting, and Policy examines in one source the most critical and current research themes of public transport relevant to regulators, planners, operators, researchers and educators. It highlights the wider economic impacts of public transport and compares energy usage across all public transport modes. The book examines the evolving debate on Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and includes discussion of such themes as; public image issues, performance measurement and monitoring, contract procurement and design models, travel choice and demand, and global public transport reform. The book reflects the leading perspectives on the preservation and health of the bus sector, intending to move public transport reform forward. Compiles in one source up-to-date insights on important public transport themes, issues, and debates Examines a wide range of public transport topics in the multidisciplinary fields of economics, policy, operations, and planning Bridges the gap between scientific research and policy implementation
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