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DIAL-A-RIDE IN THE CONTEXT OF DEMAND-RESPONSIVE TRANSPORTATION: A CRITICAL APPRAISAL

William Hoey

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Dial-a-ride service has become one of a number of possible demand-responsive small-bus transportation systems. A comparison of several systems suggests that a well-marketed fixed-route bus system can be far more cost effective than dial-a-ride in low-density areas. The concept of demand-responsive public transportation should be broadened to include well-planned fixed-route transit. Dial-a-ride appears to have greater value for special-need groups (e.g., elderly, handicapped) and at times when fixed-route transit would be uneconomical. Better integration with fixed-route elements is essential. /Author/

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Key concepts: Transport engineering, Public transport, Context (archaeology), Service (business), On demand, Transit (satellite), Business, Computer science