User’s willingness to ride an integrated public-transport service: A literature review
Mar-2016
Study evaluating existing literature on focused on factors influencing mode changes towards an integrated public transport system. Study highlights the importance of effective transfers for integrated transport, as a smoother transfer between modes should improve the service. The study notes the lack of existing literature on the psychological aspect of transfers and cites this as a major shortcoming when attempting to improve the transfer experience.
The Movingo integrated ticket: seamless connections across the Mälardalen region of Sweden
Apr-2020
Study into the effectiveness of the Movingo integrated ticketing scheme in Sweden. Investigated the extent to which public transport use increased, use satisfaction and perceived quality of the service. Found that both satisfaction and public transport use increased as a result of the scheme.
Verkehrsverbund: The evolution and spread of fully integrated regional transport in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Jan-2018
A study into the Verkehrsverbund model for transport operations. The model focuses on integration between services, and collaboration between operators and local governments. The study praises Verkehrsverbunde for improving quality and quantity of public transport services, increasing public transport mode share and reducing subsidies as a percent of revenue.
Public transport users’ willingness to pay for a multi-county and multi-operator ticket
Jun-2022
Study investigating willingness to pay among public transport users for a multi-county, multi-operator integrated ticket. Study finds strong evidence that passengers are willing to pay, especially among men and non-commuting passengers.
Examining the effect of integrated ticketing on mode choice for interregional commuting: Studies among car users
Feb-2022
Study on the extent to which car commuters are likely to use public transport following the implementation of integrated ticketing. Study finds integrated does promote transport use, especially among male car commuters. Study suggests integrated ticketing should take greater role in efforts to induce public transport use.