Inequalities in transit accessibility: Contributions from a comparative study between Global South and North metropolitan regions

Accessibility metrics have been increasingly employed as a tool to explore the social impacts of transport systems and policies. However, few empirical studies accessibility involve comparisons between cities from countries with different levels development, in particular, across Global South North. This paper attempts bridge this gap by focusing on two very distinct, but similarly sized, large metropolitan regions: São Paulo London, for which we develop comparative metrics. These are used identify patterns occupational groups (used proxy socioeconomic groups) discuss transit inequalities. The issues imposed study urban regions particular characteristics discussed. applies results one region contrast other how each region's public system spatial mismatch residential workplace locations related Group's condition was represented Lorenz curve, also revealing new strategy be adopted comparability curve Gini coefficient reveal larger inequalities than London. proposed group representation enriched perspective support planning.