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Fare-Free Public Transport vs. Private Cars: Zero Fares as an Instrument of Impact on Public Transport Mode Share?

In: Transport Development Challenges in the 21st Century

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  • Anna Urbanek

    (University of Economics in Katowice)

Abstract

For several years in Europe, and particularly over the last few years in Poland, there has been a lively discussion about fare-free public transport (FFPT). The discussions focus mostly on the effectiveness of urban public transport fares in increasing the attractiveness and competitiveness of public transport in cities. This is particularly important in the era of increasing congestion and deteriorating quality of life in cities. The price, after all, directly affects the market demand; it is also the most powerful instrument of marketing mix influencing the customer behaviour. Moreover, public transport fares are an essential tool of transport policy. The aim of the chapter is to investigate the effectiveness of FFPT in increasing its competitiveness, especially in relation to private cars. The chapter presents the results of a survey carried out among individuals commuting by private car in the central part of Silesia Province in Poland.

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  • Anna Urbanek, 2021. "Fare-Free Public Transport vs. Private Cars: Zero Fares as an Instrument of Impact on Public Transport Mode Share?," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Michal Suchanek (ed.), Transport Development Challenges in the 21st Century, pages 215-225, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-030-50010-8_19
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-50010-8_19
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