The influence socioeconomic factors on demand for DRT
 

The influence socioeconomic factors on demand for DRT Econometric model examined the influence of socioeconomic factors upon demand for DRT in Greater Manchester. The models found that demand was higher in areas with low population density, which are predominantly white and experience high levels of deprivation. Conversely, in areas where a high proportion of people work from home, demand is lower, which in unsurprising as working from home reduces the need to travel. See the newsletter for a full summary or the paper for a more detailed report.

DRT for DRT survey
 

A survey of DRT provision in Great Britain received a response from 68 public authorities and 11 community transport operators, identifying 369 current schemes across 55 organisations. The survey found that DRT was introduced in response to the withdrawal or unavailability of a service bus, the rural nature of an area, or the mobility needs of passengers.  See the newsletter for a full summary or the paper for a more detailed report.

Identifying market niches for DRT
 

A series of stakeholder interviews and focus groups assisted in identifying the potential to develop markets and products for DRT as well as scope to diversify. Through examining the micro-, meso- and macro- level environment in which DRT operates recommendations include integration of services through stakeholder collaboration enabled by changes to the institutional modus operandi. See the newsletter for a full summary a full report is currently being reviewed for publication and a version will be available here in due course.

DRT for DRT project workshop
 

The DRT for DRT first project workshop allowed key stakeholders to share their knowledge and experience of the range of public transport service delivery options available, and how these can best meet demand. Please use the links below to find out more about the day, view the presentations and workshop outputs. We would encourage you to comment on the workshop report, sending your thoughts and ideas to info@drtfordrt.org.uk

Workshop report with key outputs from workshop sessions.

Presentation 1: Demand for DRT in Greater Manchester

Presentation 2: Preliminary findings of the operator survey

The DRT for DRT team plan to hold another workshop during 2012 providing the opportunity for organisations involved demand responsive transport to introduce and discuss DRT case studies.