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How persuasive is 'free' public transport? A survey among commuters in the Brussels-Capital Region
Journal Contribution - Journal Article
In Belgium, several cities have been experimenting with 'free' public transport based on the concept of a third payer system. This study explores the modal shift potential of this measure for commuters by means of a large scale survey. The results indicate that there is still a margin for a further modal shift, but in order to make public transport more attractive to car users the price paid by the commuter should be lowered, the quality and capacity of the public services should be improved and the mobility policy of the companies should be adjusted in favour of public transport.
Journal: Tranport Policy
ISSN: 0967-070X
Volume: 15
Pages: 216-224
Publication year:2008
Keywords:free public transport, quantitative survey, modal shift