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http://dx.doi.org/10.12652/Ksce.2022.42.1.0057

Preliminary Research on Changes in User Awareness Since Operation of Bravo-Taxi as Gyeongsangnam-do DRT  

Song, Ki Wook (Gyeongnam Institute)
Park, Ki Jun (Changwon Research Institute)
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KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research / v.42, no.1, 2022 , pp. 57-65 More about this Journal
Abstract
Gyeongsangnam-do has been operating Bravo-taxi, a Gyeongnam-type DRT using taxi vehicles, since 2017 to guarantee the right of mobility for residents who live in areas lacking public transportation. This research investigated and analyzed changes in users' awareness over two years from beginning of Bravo-taxi operation in Gyeongsangnam-do, which started operating Bravo-taxis in 2017, targeting sites lacking public transportation. Through this study, the positive effects of taxi-type DRT were confirmed, such as improving the mobility of residents in areas underprivileged by public transportation, reducing required time for trips, and increasing preference for Bravo-taxis compared to existing buses. On the other hand, problems with the current Bravo-taxi system were also identified. In some areas, it was found that there were not enough coupons for Bravo-taxis, or in the case of Bravo-taxis operating at fixed times, the user's desired time and operating time did not match, resulting in lower satisfaction. The results of this research are expected to be utilized as basic data for service continuity of taxi-type DRT in operation by other local governments.
Keywords
Demand responsive transport (DRT); Gyeongsangnam-do DRT; Bravo-taxi; Region vulnerable to public transportation; Changes in user awareness;
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