A Service-Based Fare Policy for Flex-Route Transit Services

摘要

In this chapter, a novel service-based fare strategy is proposed in designing appropriate fare structure when current fixed-route transit turns to flex-route policy, which is now the most popular type of flexible transit services in low-density areas. Service quality offered to each passenger group under two transit policies is assessed and on the premise of pursuing no additional profit in new services, a fare structure is developed based on the variation of service quality as well as cost of provision after implementing flex-route operating policy. In the acquired fare structure, regular riders enjoy discounted fares for imposed delay and curb-to-curb requests pay more money for personal deviation services.