Competition In Urban Public Transport A World View
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Over the past 15 years, a number of nations and urban areas have converted part or all of their public transport systems to competitive mechanisms. At the same time, the competitive market has provided public transport services in other nations for decades. This paper provides an ...
See moreOver the past 15 years, a number of nations and urban areas have converted part or all of their public transport systems to competitive mechanisms. At the same time, the competitive market has provided public transport services in other nations for decades. This paper provides an international perspective on the current situation and developments in competitive provision of public transport services. Particular emphasis is placed upon the history of competitive provision in France, the international role of French companies in competition and the prospects for additional competition under new regulations of the European Union. Detailed case studies are provided dealing with urban areas, including London, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Denver, San Diego and Las Vegas
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See moreOver the past 15 years, a number of nations and urban areas have converted part or all of their public transport systems to competitive mechanisms. At the same time, the competitive market has provided public transport services in other nations for decades. This paper provides an international perspective on the current situation and developments in competitive provision of public transport services. Particular emphasis is placed upon the history of competitive provision in France, the international role of French companies in competition and the prospects for additional competition under new regulations of the European Union. Detailed case studies are provided dealing with urban areas, including London, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Denver, San Diego and Las Vegas
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2001-01-01Publisher
Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies. Faculty of Economics and Business. The University of SydneyLicence
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International Conference Series on Competition and Ownership in Land Passenger Transport – 2001 – Molde, Norway– Thredbo 7Share