| dc.description.abstract | This thesis explores a number of issues that affect
public transport ridership with particular emphasis on
fare levels.
Everyone is an expert in transportation. their
expertise being drawn from daily personal experiences.
It is hoped, however, that the use of mathematics in
this thesis is somewhat resolve the dilemma of
multiplicity of opinions through factual evidence , and
that the models derived can be of use to transport
planners and managers.
A comprehensive look at some of the factors identified
as influencing ridership has been attempted, with
indications on their effect. Three of these factors,
fare levels, population and income have been used for
the deriving of a mathematical model. Towards the end,
an attempt. has been made to 'indicate the implications
of all the factors on transport planning and
management. | en_US |
