Heterogeneity based Mode Choice Behaviour for Introduction of Sustainable Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) Modes

Intermediate public transport (IPT) supplements the system by providing first and last-mile connectivity to commuters. A feeder service based on sustainable intermediate transportation can be made attractive improving its mobility, accessibility, convenience, comfort for users. Sustainable IPT modes have a lower impact environment cater current future needs of transportation. In this study, commuters' choice responses were collected using stated preference survey instrument, database was analyzed Random Parameter Logit (RPL) model. Face-to-face interviews conducted with respondents who approached at random. different combination values from levels attributes used create scenarios each mode. Different types identified in study act as services, which find their utility functions random parameter logit The model heterogeneity evaluate impacts socioeconomic trip features mean estimations. function willingness pay (WTP) an mode assess relative value these attributes. It observed that WTP also varied between levels, "monthly income level", "trip purpose", "fare". "High level" commuters higher travel time, frequency, improvements. On other hand, "work trip" "high fare" safety According findings high quality are recommended because improved comfort. results so obtained better understanding behaviour analysis various modes. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-03-09 Full Text: PDF