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Benefit using public transport than private car (Discussion on findings…
Benefit using public transport than private car
objectives:
To study the main
influences affecting people’s choice of travel mode,people attitudes towards transport and how public transport
services are perceived and evaluated
discussion
main idea:
Result
main idea for public transport
Lack of information
Several respondents, especially occasional public transport
users and car users, mentioned not having enough
information regarding the bus routes and timetables; and
thinking that the bus system is difficult to use and
information is difficult to access.
Differences in bus performance evaluation.
‘‘public transport
offered to them do not have enough quality’’ and that the
service ‘‘does not satisfy’’
travel time
The stress of driving associated with traffic congestion for some respondents, a problem and a motivating factor
for using public transport.
Light rail vs. bus
The attitude towards light rail is highly
favourable, because it is perceived to offer a higher service
quality in comparison with bus services, especially in terms
of reliability and frequency
cost
Public transport is acknowledged as cheaper than car
even by car users
main idea for private car
travel time
time taken by public transport when compared to the time
taken by car
car convenience and flexibility
The car gives the perception of freedom, of being
more in control and being able to keep their personal
timetable and thus enhance autonomy
Environmental concerns
car pollution as a motive that eventually
might make her switch to public transport
Travel behaviour and future mode choice intentions
Discussion on findings
Travel time and reliability
comfortable relaxed
journey, preferably having a seat on the vehicle, a nice
ambience free from unpleasant smells, a not too crowded
space and a smooth ride.
love driving
suggests that policies
Conclusions
understands people’s needs and
expectations and acknowledge that different people have
different needs and are motivated by different factors.
service should be designed in a way
that accommodates the levels of service required by
customers and by doing so attract potential users
attitude towards transport is an important
determinant for mode choice.