Deregulation, Franchising, Outsourcing and Corporatisation in Local Public Transport

Abstract

The International Transport ForumThe International Transport Forum is an intergovernmental organisation with 57 member countries. It acts as a think tank for transport policy and organises the Annual Summit of transport ministers. ITF is the only global body that covers all transport modes. The ITF is politically autonomous and administratively integrated with the OECD.The ITF works for transport policies that improve peoples' lives. Our mission is to foster a deeper understanding of the role of transport in economic growth, environmental sustainability and social inclusion and to raise the public profile of transport policy.The ITF organises global dialogue for better transport. We act as a platform for discussion and pre-negotiation of policy issues across all transport modes. We analyse trends, share knowledge and promote exchange among transport decision-makers and civil society. The ITF's Annual Summit is the world's largest gathering of transport ministers and the leading global platform for dialogue on transport policy.

Regulatory structures and their impact on the sustainability performance of public transport in world cities

“…Escalating government public transport subsidies have driven many governments to explore private operation or involvement in the management of urban transit systems (Currie 2016). Major drivers have been to encourage greater market competition and reduce costs.…”

“…Major drivers have been to encourage greater market competition and reduce costs. The rationale for encouraging competition in public transport is that public ownership is often thought to create higher cost and less customer focused operations (Currie 2016).…”