Fare Collection Objectives

Fare policy objectives
Brief Introduction of the Fare Policy Objectives section, with links to the eight sub-sections
- Standard pricing for similar services
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Standard Pricing for Similar Services, within the Fare Policy Objectives section.
- Standard pricing for all journeys
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Standard Pricing for all Journeys, within the Fare Policy Objectives section.
- Minimizing cost of interchange (transfer)
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Minimizing Cost of Interchange (Transfer), within the Fare Policy Objectives section.
- Protection of disadvantaged groups
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Protection of Disadvantaged Groups, within the Fare Policy Objectives section.
- Direct poverty alleviation
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Direct Poverty Alleviation, within the Fare Policy Objectives section.
- Modal equality
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Modal Equality, within the Fare Policy Objectives section.
- Modal diversion
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Modal Diversion, within the Fare Policy Objectives section.
- Modal diversion
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Utilization of Spare Capacity, within the Fare Policy Objectives section.
Fare pricing objectives
Brief Introduction of the Fare Pricing Objectives section, with links to the five sub-sections
- Revenue maximization
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Revenue Maximization, within the Fare Pricing Objectives section.
- Profit maximization
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Profit Maximization, within the Fare Pricing Objectives section.
- Related to value of service
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Fares Related to Value of Service, within the Fare Pricing Objectives section.
- Related to cost of production
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Fares Related to Cost of Production, within the Fare Pricing Objectives section.
- Balancing value and cost priorities
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Balancing Value and Cost Priorities, within the Fare Pricing Objectives section.
Fare system objectives
Brief Introduction of the Fare System Objectives section, with links to the nine sub-sections
- Understandable by passengers
  
  Presentation of issues relating to System Understandable by Passengers, within the Fare System Objectives section.
- Simple to administer by agents
  
  Presentation of issues relating to System Simple to Administer by Agents, within the Fare System Objectives section.
- Doesn’t unduly slow boarding
  
  Presentation of issues relating to System Doesn't Unduly Slow Boarding, within the Fare System Objectives section.
- Amenable to security controls
  
  Presentation of issues relating to System Amenable to Security Controls, within the Fare System Objectives section.
- Controls acceptable to passengers
  
  Presentation of issues relating to System Controls Acceptable to Passengers, within the Fare System Objectives section.
- Clarity in the allocation of revenue
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Clarity in the Allocation of Revenue, within the Fare System Objectives section.
- Generate travel planning data
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Generating Travel Planning Data, within the Fare System Objectives section.
- Minimize cost of operation
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Minimizing Cost of Operation, within the Fare System Objectives section.
- Maximize investment returns
  
  Presentation of issues relating to Maximizing Investment Returns, within the Fare System Objectives section.

The objectives set for the fare collection system will depend on the strategic and institutional framework determined for the urban passenger transport system as a whole. These options can be seen from the perspectives of: public policy; the pricing of fares; and the effectiveness of the fare collection system.