Factors behind recent patronage trends in Britain and their implications for future policy

White, P. 2009. Factors behind recent patronage trends in Britain and their implications for future policy. International Journal of Transport Economics. XXXVI, pp. 13-31.

TitleFactors behind recent patronage trends in Britain and their implications for future policy
AuthorsWhite, P.
Abstract

Trends in bus use in Britain from 1999/2000, especially the very large rise in London and factors behind this, with policy implications.

KeywordsPatronage, buses, Britain, London
JournalInternational Journal of Transport Economics
Journal citationXXXVI, pp. 13-31
ISSN0303-5247
Year2009
PublisherFabrizio Serra Editore
Publication dates
Published2009
Event10th International Conference on Competition and Ownership in Land Passenger Transport (Thredbo 10)

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