Buses are the mainstay of public transport systems in many cities but are typically subject to
significant delays due to traffic congestion. We examine the welfare effects of providing …

This paper discusses the implications of autonomous-connected-electric-shared vehicles
(ACES) for public finance, which have so far been widely ignored in the literature. In OECD …

Using data from the 545 largest European cities, we study whether the expansion of their
highway capacity provides a solution to the problem of traffic congestion. Our results confirm …

In this report, we examine both the substantial research literature on transit pricing and use
and literature on free-and reduced fare (FAR) programs. In general, we find that FAR …

We estimate the marginal external cost and welfare losses due to congestion for a large
number of roads in Rome, Italy. We show that the marginal external cost is substantial …

This study investigates the environmental consequences of fuel price shocks, using a rich
dataset from the Chinese megacity of Hangzhou. Our identification strategy is mainly aided …

Enhancing the temporal competitiveness of public transit (PT) over private cars is a crucial
strategy for promoting PT mode share and alleviating traffic congestion, especially for …

Due to the inherent uncertainties of the bus system, bus bunching remains a challenging
problem that degrades bus service reliability and causes passenger dissatisfaction. This …

A redundant transport network enhances the utility of transport services users by offering
multiple alternative modes capable of supporting and substituting for each other when one …

Fare evasion produces significant revenue losses in public transport systems. Recent
research has found that low service quality and high prices are important determinants of …