Thredbo Series: Recent submissions
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Slow Progress Towards Bus Competition in the European Union
Published 1999-01-01This paper reports on a study of bus service competition and regulation within the European Union which was undertaken in 1997. It shows that, despite the widespread acceptance of the principles of open competition, ...Open AccessConference paper -
Buses and Vans - Assessing Public Transport Competition in Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Published 1999-01-01Public transport systems play an important role in urban centres by determining to the population the available accessibility levels on their daily trips. In Brazilian cities as a consequence of the low level of services ...Open AccessConference paper -
Risk and Management Factors: Participation Options for Small and Medium Sized Bus Transport Operators in the Tendering for Contract System in South Africa
Published 1999-01-01In this paper, an analysis is undertaken against the background of public transport policy changes in South Africa, of the role of small public transport enterprises in the tender for contract system. The analysis include ...Open AccessConference paper -
Competitive pressure as an alternative to competitive tendering? The development of a performance contract in Oslo
Published 1999-01-01In 1991, a customer orientation project was launched in Oslo, spurred by reduced subsides, and the possibility of competitive tendering being introduced in the operation of public transport. The longterm goal was a 25% ...Open AccessConference paper -
Opening up the Pandora Box of Deregulation - the Deregulation Process of the Swedish Railway System
Published 1999-01-01Open AccessConference paper