Bus users characteristics study in Bangkok | |
| Author | Chanchai Changsingha |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. GT-87-32 |
| Subject(s) | Traffic engineering--Thailand--Bangkok Bus lines--Thailand--Bangkok |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. GT-87-32 |
| Abstract | This research dealt with bus user characteristics(regular, air-conditioned and minibuses). Regular a nd minibuses were regularly use d b y passengers in the age group o f <2 0 - 3 0) years while passenger s o f age 50 year and older prefers air - condition e d buses. Most o f the u se r s were government officials and students . Monthly income played an important role in the selection of the public transport modes. While people used regular and minibuses for short trips , air-conditioned buses were preferred for long journeys. All the three buses were main used for working trips . The people needed more number of buses and routes in case of regular and air-conditioned buses while they anticipated a change for better in case o f the manners of the driver and conductor. Bangkok Mass Transit Authority CBMTA> busser vice was better than the private busser vice . Air-conditioned buses had more advantages interns of comfort and convenience as per the opinion of the bussers. All the regular , air-conditioned and minibus users were of the opinion that the present fare was reason able and accepted the idea of the monthly ticket for regular and air - conditioned buses. |
| Year | 1988 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GT-87-32 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering (GT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Yordphol Tanaboriboon; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Inamura, Hajime ;Kuroda, Koji |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Government of Belgium ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1988 |