Examining the Political and Practical Reality of Bus-based Real Time Passenger Information

Enhancing the bus experience through improved information provision is a key element of UK Government transport policy. Real time passenger information (RTPI) is perceived to reassure waiting passengers, to benefit the bus operator through increased revenue and the local authority, by promoting social inclusion and achieving a modal shift. RTPI also provides an important tool for operators by allowing them to monitor services and refine their schedules. The aim of this paper is to understand the reasons for implementing RTPI in the bus sector, and to determine the key issues impacting on the likely success of such a policy. A case study approach investigates the experiences of two provincial towns in the UK. The paper suggests that, whilst it is unclear whether RTPI has resulted in an increase in bus patronage, it is considered to be most effective when combined as part of a package of measures. It is intended that the findings from the two case studies will reveal lessons of relevance to authorities contemplating the introduction of RTPI.

• Record URL:
  • http://www.informaworld.com/10.1080/03081060701390874
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1767712
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from Taylor and Francis
• Authors:
  • Holdsworth, N
  • Enoch, M P
  • Ison, S G
• Publication Date: 2007-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 183-204
• Serial:
  • Transportation Planning and Technology
  • Volume: 30
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISSN: 0308-1060
  • Serial URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/gtpt20/current

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus transit; Case studies; Passenger information systems; Policy analysis; Real time information; Ridership; Towns; Transportation policy
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Policy; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01054092
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 23 2007 7:29AM