Urban Public Transport Futures: Broadening the Policy Debate

Abstract

The Fourth International Conference on Competition and Ownership in Land Passenger Transporti, held 10-12 July 1995 in Rotorua, New Zealand, provided a forum for presentation and debate on the latest developments in the provision of land-based public transport. Over 120 participants from around the world gathered over 4 days in 5 workshops and 3 plenary sessions. The workshops were 1: Competitive models and impacts, 2: User requirements, 3. Rail sector issues, 4: Regulatory reform and transport policy development, and 5: International experiences in competitive operationsii. The opening address and workshop reports presented herein enable a wider audience to benefit from the outcomes of the deliberations.