Independent commuter bus services, operated by private for-profit transportation carriers and requiring little or no public subsidies, are functioning in at least 10 metropolitan areas. The majority of these services are express commuter buses operating during peak periods only in a 'closed door' (non stop) mode between suburban park-and-ride lots and central business districts. The study focuses on private sector involvement in transportation services that require little or no public subsidies--express commuter bus. Part 1 of the report considers independent bus services operated by private carriers including market estimates for unsubsidized commuter services. Part 2 examines privately sponsored services which do not require public subsidies. Each type of private involvement is evaluated in terms of its potential to meet public transit needs and its implications for public financing.


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    Title :

    Unsubsidized Transit Services: Potential to Meet Public Needs and Reduce Subsidy Requirements


    Publication date :

    1985


    Size :

    66 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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