Theoretical Evaluation on the Effects of Changes from a Zonal to a Distance-based Fare Structure

Maadi, S. and Schmöcker, J.-D. (2018) Theoretical Evaluation on the Effects of Changes from a Zonal to a Distance-based Fare Structure. 15th Conference on Advanced Systems in Public Transport and TransitData (CASPT2018), Brisbane, Australia, 23-25 Jul 2018.

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Abstract

We illustrate with a hypothetical transport network that reflects common origin and destination relations in a regional transport network the effects of changing fares from a zonal to a distance-based structure. We take the zonal fare as a base case and model the effect of different fare/km, including non-additive fares, where the marginal price per km is decreasing. The results indicate some general trends that can be expected such as the range of fare in order to achieve similar fare revenue incomes. At this “fare parity point” the total travel time tends to reduce but the flows become less dispersed. Furthermore, in case of non-additive distance-based fare, we show that total utility could be improved at the fare parity point compared to additive fares.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Maadi, Mr Saeed
Authors: Maadi, S., and Schmöcker, J.-D.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies
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