Проблемы оценки экономических эффектов от использования цифровых технологий в городских транспортных системах

Abstract

Objective: To clarify the existing methods for the assessment of economic effects arising from modern digital technologies applying in urban transport systems. Nowadays, there is an intensive digitalization process in various industries, including transport. This requires the development of relevant methods for assessing the economic efficiency of investments in digitization projects. Methods: To achieve the goal we used such general scientific research methods as observation, analysis, generalization, and analogy. Results: Information about the possibilities of new digital technologies applying in urban transport systems has been digested. The main positive effects arising from digitalization in urban transport systems have been highlighted. Taking into account the specific character of urban transport systems, classification of these effects based on the possibility of their cost estimation has been developed. The authors focus on the debatable issues arising in the process of cost estimation. Practical importance: It is possible to use the results of the research in the planning for the development of urban transport systems, as well as for economic efficiency assessment in digitalization projects aimed at improving the quality of passenger transport services. The results of the research can be used by regulatory authorities and transport companies for the economic efficiency assessment of smart urban transport systems.