Bus rapid transit in Solo, Indonesia: Lessons from a low ridership system. Issue 2 (June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Guerra, Erick; Gamble, Julie; Taylor, John
• Is Part Of: Case studies on transport policy. Volume 8:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 492
• Page End: 499
• Publication Date: 2020-06
• Subjects: Transportation and state -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Transportation -- Planning -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Transportation -- Research -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 388.05
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cstp.2019.11.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2213-624X

Abstract

Highlights: Examines a system at the bottom of global rankings of BRT ridership. Discusses the history and challenges of BRT implementation in Solo, Indonesia. Presents results of on-board survey of informal transit users. Finds that the new bus system is not a suitable replacement for informal transit. Concludes with challenges of BRT in cities with high motorcycle use.