Transit Market Effects on Socially Optimal Congestion Charging

This chapter considers the setting of an optimal congestion charge that is consistent with commercial decisions to transit operators. The authors argue that the reactions of transit operators on congestion charging should be considered, as these will influence traveler costs, which will in turn affect the optimal congestion charge. The authors analyze the impact of profit-maximizing transit fare setting on the social surplus under a range of congestion charges, and the authors also examine the competitive advantages of tolling for transit operators.

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  Edward Elgar Publishers

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• Authors:
  • Bell, Michael G H
  • Wichiensin, Muanmas
• Publication Date: 2008-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: pp 131-150
• Monograph Title: Pricing in Road Transport. A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus drivers; Congestion pricing; Peak fares; Public transit; Rates, fares and tolls; Road pricing; Transit operating agencies; Transit operators; Travel costs
• Uncontrolled Terms: Profit maximization
• Subject Areas: Economics; Finance; Highways; Public Transportation; Society; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01109774
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9781845428600
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 26 2008 7:16AM