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The Potential Role of Flexible Transport Services in Enhancing Rural Public Transport Provision

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: This paper explores the existing context of public transport provision in rural and remote areas illustrated with experience from Scotland. A critical review of existing Flexible Transport Services (FTS) in rural areas is provided and illustrated with selected case studies, with the objective of identifying the extent to which FTS can enhance the public transport offer. Findings confirm that FTS offers considerable potential to contribute to and support the public transport system in rural areas; however, the paper also identifies the many challenges in successful development or enhancement of FTS in rural areas.

Source: Journal of Public Transportation

DOI: 10.5038/2375-0901.15.1.7

Authors: Nagendra Velaga, John Nelson, Steve Wright, John Farrington

Institution: University of Aberdeen

Language: English

Topic: Transportation Planning and Optimization

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,110