Operating cost calculation methodology for hovercraft used in social regional transportation

The article proposes a methodical approach to determine operating costs for hovercraft. presented method differs by taking into account the peculiarities of hovercraft during round year. In this case, methodology allows you separately navigation (summer) and internavigation (winter) periods. tested using example intracity suburban routes Nizhny Novgorod transport hub. calculation results were also approximated, use which specific will make it possible quickly find value cost passenger transportation passenger's fare depending on it. conclusion defines scope application proposed methodological when justifying size tariffs intra-city lines, as well determining areas competitiveness compared other modes transport.