Helping to build a stronger region through public transport.

Author(s)
Edh, T.
Year
Abstract

In 1999, four small regions in Western Sweden were formed into one new and large region called V_stra G÷taland to build an internationally competitive region. Public transportation was given a major role and a new fare collection and fare structure were implemented. The four former public transportation companies became subsidiaries to the parent company: V_sttrafik AB. The company operates buses, trams, trains and ferries. The characteristics of the region, with its principal town of G÷teborg, are outlined. ERG Transit Systems were awarded the contract to develop the fare collection system. The fare collection and fare structure have been launched step-by-step, starting in March 2006 in Uddevalla. The vast majority of passengers now use the V_sttrafik card for payment. The number of public transport zones has been reduced from 275 to 60. The system uses contactless smart card. V_sttrafik is a founding member of Resekortsf÷reningen RKF, the Travel Card Association in Sweden. (Author/publisher).

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I E131902 /10 /72 / ITRD E131902
Source

Eurotransport. 2006. 4(4) Pp37-43

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