The study was undertaken to determine the effects of various reduced fare programs on transit ridership. A listing of all reduced fare programs in North America is provided. The concept of fare elasticity was defined and determined for the various programs. Empirical evidence was obtained and analyzed from senior citizen programs. Reduced base fare programs, free fare programs and promotional programs. These programs have been successful in achieving their particular social and environmental objectives.


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    Title :

    The Effect of Fare Reductions on Public Transit Ridership


    Contributors:
    J. R. Caruolo (author) / R. P. Roess (author)

    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    89 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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