The city problems
This table collates the information on the basis of the different categories of problem identified, and brings together the different ways in which the problem has been addressed in different countries
Case |
Problem issue |
Ref |
Problem source |
Actions taken |
Reforms proposed |
Santiago |
Bad operating behavior -racing |
C p39 |
Fragmentation of operating agencies. Overlapping routes
Poor enforcement |
Requirement of larger size operators in new system |
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Poor network design |
C p42 |
Fragmentation of operating agencies |
Introduction of trunk and feeder system |
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Air pollution |
C p54 |
Old and poorly maintained vehicles |
Vehicle standards in franchises |
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Poor integration with metro |
|
Lack of integrated regulatory system |
Integrated fares in Transantiago system |
Automated ticketing |
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The reforms proposed
This table categorizes the information in terms of the types of reform proposed, setting out the actions already taken and the degree of success achieved.
Reforms proposed |
Problem issue addressed |
Ref |
Actions taken |
Success achieved |
Service contracts |
Operator fragmentation
Bad on-road behavior |
|
Introduced as part of Transantiago reform |
Good |
Competitive tendering |
Poor operator behavior;
Small operator size |
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Introduced as part of structural reform |
Initial signs good |
Busway systems |
Poor operator behavior
Small size of operational units |
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With competitive tendering of trunk and feeder franchises |
Early signs good |
Vehicle standards |
Poor vehicle quality |
|
Introduced as part of busway scheme |
Good |
Minimum operator size conditions |
Poor operator behavior |
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Introduced as condition in tendering of franchises |
Good, but long term effects need monitoring |
Fare integration between modes |
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The influence of industrial structure
This table examines the relationship between the industrial structure in the different cities and the types of problems arising.
Industrial structure |
Case |
Problem issue |
Problem source |
Reforms proposed |
Small scale formal private operators |
Santiago |
Bad operator behavior |
Overlapping franchises
Poor enforcement |
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