This paper reports on key findings from a collaborative study whose objective was to produce an up-to-date guidance manual on the factors affecting the demand for public transport for use by public transport operators and planning authorities, and for academics and other researchers. Whilst a...

Recent British experience in privatization and investment within the public transport sector is considered. Alternative approaches to rail privatization (to be introduced from April 1994) are examined, with particular reference to the track costs issue. Privatization within the bus industry is...

Concessionary fares are offered to those aged 60 and over for bus travel in Britain. This study examines the effects of replacing a half-fare concession in England by free travel in April 2006. Aggregate data are used to examine trends; in addition, a large sample was obtained of pass holders in...