Mode-choice Analysis in Long-distance, Parallel Public Transport

Optimizing Hungarian parallel public transport is an actual and returning question, which needs to be investigated from the customers, operators, and the users point of view. Previous works of authors are based on the analysis of supply, present topic concentrates on travelers mode choice in long distance public transport. This research is based on a novel survey method, called stated preference, which questionnaire method uses real data, puts the interviewed travelers in real traffic situations. The passengers have to make decisions according to their own preference in mode choice. Present research highlights the sensitivity of users – depending on motivation and travel distance – of travel time, travel costs, and comfort in different public transport modes. The analysis is the next chapter of the research in parallel transport.