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SummaryTaxonomy and descriptionFirst principles assesmentEvidence on performancePolicy contributionComplementary instrumentsReferences

Relevant Links

Information on smartcard ticketing can be found in Konsult at Intelligent Transport Systems

The Integrated Transport Smartcard Organisation may also prove a useful resource.

Information on concessionary fares can be found in Konsult at Concessionary Fares.

A great deal of useful information including costings of various options and further case studies can be found in Transport Cooperative Research Programme Report 94, Fare Policies, Structures and Technologies: Update, 2003.

References

Balcombe et al, The Demand for Public Transport: A Practical Guide, TRL, 2004

Fowkes, T. and Nash, C.(ed) (1991), Analysing demand for rail travel, Institute for Transport Studies. Cited in Balcombe et al

Hensher, Professor David, Contract Areas and Service Quality Issues in Public Transit Provision: Some Thoughts on the European and Australian Context, 2004

Unknown Author. (1993) An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Public Transport Initiatives, prepared for Surrey County Council, Surrey. Cited in Hensher, 2004

Mezghani M (2008) “Study of Electronic Ticketing in Public Transport” Final Report Prepared for the European Metropolitan Transport Authorities

Transit Cooperative Research Programme Report 94, Fare Policies, Structures and Technologies: Update, 2003

Paulley et al, TRL,The Demand for Public Transport: The Effects of Fares, Quality of Service, Income and Car Ownership, December 2005

Pucher and Kurth, Verkehrsverbund: the success of regional public transport in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Transport Policy Volume 2, 1996

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