Self-driving bus to improve accesibility of rural areas in the Netherlands. Peoplemover as a first- and last mile solution
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2017-08-17
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en
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Rural areas in the Netherlands are coping with a decreased demand for public transport, forcing bus companies to stop driving on the regional bus lines. The result is an increased first- and last mile problem, for which the emerging field of automated buses could provide a promising solution. By conducting a stated preference experiment, this research has revealed to which attributes these automated buses should comply according to rural residents of the Netherlands. Therefore, this research has answered the following main research question:
‘To which attributes should the peoplemover comply according to public transport users in the Netherlands, and how large is the demand for this first- and last mile solution?’
The outcomes of the experiment showed that public transport users attach highest value to travel time and frequency, ant bothered less about the availability of Wi-Fi and the level of comfort. The travel fare and possible attendance of a steward showed average importance values. Hereby a direct route without intermediate stops and a frequency of every 30 minutes was especially appreciated.
Thirteen percent of the respondents was definitely willing to use the self-driving bus and 40% was not opposed of using the proposed first- and last mile solution.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen