For trips to the suburban area, passengers who do not own a vehicle typically use either a bus or a suburban railway. The main purposes of such trips are usually work, education, tourism and leisure, medical treatment or healthcare services, visiting relatives and friends, and similar activities. In most cases, passengers plan their trip before departure, which includes choosing the mode of transportation, departure and arrival times, trip duration, transportation costs, and other factors. All these factors differently influence the passenger's final choice of transportation mode.
This study investigates the impact of tariffs on the passengers' choice of suburban transportation mode under conditions with an equivalent road and railway connection from the departure point to the destination. During the study, the tariffs were compared for transportation by road and railway suburban transport for different travel distances within the suburban area.
The main task of the research is to identify the primary factors that passengers consider when selecting a mode of transport and to establish the conditions under which passengers are more likely to choose suburban railway transport.
The article also determines the ratio of travel costs by road and rail modes of transport within suburban traffic and calculates the change in this ratio with increasing travel distance. Furthermore, the influence of other factors on passengers' choices was determined through surveys. The research results allow for more effective setting of transportation tariffs, rational use of strategies for the developing the transportation enterprise, and more accurate forecasting of transportation revenue. Choosing the optimal tariff promotes an increase in demand for railway transport, helps maintain competitiveness in the transportation market, and provides an opportunity to attract new users. The organization of a rational pricing policy ensures effective management of the carrier's income and considers the opportunities and interests of passengers and the transportation company
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