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Do Users Prefer Particular Public Bus Transport Operators in Bhopal, India?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper focuses on the unique situation of users’ preferences when choosing between different Public Bus Transport Operators (PBTOs) in Bhopal. While many studies have examined the choice between different modes of transport (such as choosing a car over a bus), the factors that lead users to prefer one PBTO over another—despite similar characteristics—have not been studied. This paper analyzes these differences in preference through travel behavior attributes. It also explores how the three PBTOs in Bhopal serve the daily mobility needs of different segments of the population and reveals the factors influencing users’ choice of one PBTO over another.

Source: Findings

DOI: 10.32866/001c.123903

Authors: Mausmi Hajela, Binayak Choudhury

Institutions: School of Planning and Architecture Delhi, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Gauhati University, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, North Eastern Hill University

Language: English

Topic: Transportation Planning and Optimization

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $100