GRADUATED-BASED FARE COLLECTION. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This examination of several studies and research projects on the topic of graduated fare systems suggests that consideration must be given to issues of equity and efficiency in fare structures. While graduated fare systems may work in some communities, there may be operating difficulties elsewhere. A study in Albany, N.Y., showed that a medium size city can switch from flat fares to a distance-based structure and increase its revenue without losing riders while operating a system that is equitable. A California study found that implementing graduated fares would incur higher administrative costs and pose inconvenience for passengers. Careful consideration must be given to every element necessary for the transistion from flat to graduated gares. While there are a number of successful applications on rapid transit systems, there are few bus systems using graduated fares. It is expected that the situation will change as the potential of graduated fares is more fully exploited.

• Corporate Authors:

  OFEGRO, Incorporated

  3612 Twelfth Street, NE
  Washington, DC  United States  20017

  Urban Mass Transportation Administration

  Office of Technical Assistance & Safety, 400 7th Street, SW
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Publication Date: 1983

Media Info

• Features: Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: 5 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic fare collection; Equity; Fares; Off peak periods; Pricing
• Old TRIS Terms: Graduated fares; Off-peak
• Subject Areas: Finance; Public Transportation; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00387702
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 30 2000 12:00AM