Abstract
Fare system models in public transport are researched based on the fact that they represent a direct and flexible instrument of influencing passenger behavior and covering public transport costs, which contributes to the sustainability of public passenger transport. Integrated passenger transport, as a concept of public transport management that uses a zonal fare system, defines transport service prices within a fare zone. An analysis of existing fare systems reveals that current systems do not offer equitable access for passengers and that the transport service is not available to everyone. To resolve the issue of the transport disadvantage of potential passengers, society and space, fare system models must be changed to provide equity for disadvantaged participants of the system. This would do away with transport and social disadvantage in the analyzed region. The aim of this research is to define equity criteria in determining fare zones in integrated passenger transport. This is a precondition for an equitable fare model which would ensure an impartial and fair charge of transport services within zones.
Highlights
Devising fare systems in integrated passenger transport is essential for understanding and motivating service users
Fares are determined based on the number of zones crossed in a single journey and on the cost of each zone [2, 3]. ese systems must be as precise as possible in representing the fares of a distance fare system, which is generally considered the most equitable compared to the rest [4]. is is important when switching from a zone to a distance fare model
Determining a fare within a zone fare system based on equity ensures equal access to all public transport users, as well as a balanced development of a region in which the public transport service is provided
Summary
Devising fare systems in integrated passenger transport is essential for understanding and motivating service users. As well as in its integrated transport concept, there are several ways to define fares [1], the most popular of which are (1) distance fare system, (2) uniform fare system, and (3) zone fare system In case of the latter, an area is divided into subregions based on concentric circles, hexagons, and other irregular shapes that are determined by various parameters. Determining a fare within a zone fare system based on equity ensures equal access to all public transport users, as well as a balanced development of a region in which the public transport service is provided. Devising an equitable fare model in integrated passenger transport requires us to identify the equity criteria of defining fare zones. Identifying equity criteria of defining fare zones in integrated passenger transport is a prerequisite for establishing the relevant criteria for devising equitable fare zones. Equitable fare models aim to prevent transport disadvantage by appealing to disadvantaged users [8]
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