7 results on '"bus market"'
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2. Low-cost bus business models and the case of Brazil
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Roberto Marx, Pedro Siqueira de Magalhães, and Felipe Ferreira de Lara
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business models ,transport policy ,bus market ,low-cost bus ,Commerce ,HF1-6182 ,Business ,HF5001-6182 - Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify low-costbus business models from different parts of the world and check their applicability in the Brazilian market. It also identifies crucial factors for the development of that kind of business and investigates the relationship between low-cost buses and other modes of transport. This research analyzes every relevant aspect to the applicability of low-cost business models in Brazil, driving to discussions and conclusions. The gains on the development of low-cost bus systems in Brazil may have a wide reach, from personal to general public benefits. Design/methodology/approach – Business models for low-cost bus systems are used to analyze in a qualitative approach. The data are collected through semi-structured interviews, direct observations and documental basis. In addition, innovations over the previous five years are evaluated in order to establish a comparative pattern between companies. Findings – There is a great potential in the Brazilian passenger market for the entrance of low-cost bus companies. The only question is just when it is the right time to enter that market. Most of the negative points presented for the implementation of a low-cost company are related to the current economical and political crisis in Brazil. It was identified as a potential cause for the overall decrease of the passengers market in recent years, and specifically of the bus passengers market. Originality/value – The recent regulation changes, the high demand for passengers and even the similarity of possible routes in Brazil to the ones in Europe and in the USA make Brazil a fertile soil for the development of that kind of business. A similar price mechanism to the ones applied worldwide was also identified as doable in Brazil.
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- 2020
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3. Electric City Buses with Modular Platform: A Design Proposition for Sustainable Mobility
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Fragassa, Cristiano, Howlett, Robert James, Series editor, Jain, Lakhmi C., Series editor, Campana, Giampaolo, editor, Howlett, Robert J., editor, Setchi, Rossi, editor, and Cimatti, Barbara, editor
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- 2017
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4. Innovation in stable competitive tendering regimes : An insoluble knot?
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Hansson, Lisa, Aldenius, Malin, Paulsson, Alexander, Thoresson, Karin, Vitestam, Birgitta, Hansson, Lisa, Aldenius, Malin, Paulsson, Alexander, Thoresson, Karin, and Vitestam, Birgitta
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The transport sector is currently undergoing rapid development, which is to a large extent driven by innovation and technological changes initiated by various market actors. At the same time, public transport operations are largely framed by extensive procurement processes and a mature market where a few large companies compete for market share. In Europe, there is tension between rapid innovative development in the sector, on one hand, and stability given by regulation practices shaping procurement processes, on the other. This paper presents results from a study in which opportunities for innovation in procurement processes were examined. The findings are based on public transport authorities' and transport companies’ experiences from tendering bus transport in the three largest cities in Sweden. By using a theoretical perspective of innovation and institutional logics, the paper explains the restrictive role innovation has in procurement processes and discusses the conflicting views transport authorities and transport companies put forward. The paper is of general value since it raises questions related to the complexity of existing tendering regimes and the possibilities of facilitating innovation.
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- 2023
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5. The future of the bus vehicle market in Scotland
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Howgego, Tim, Orchard, Katherine, and Riley, Richard
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public transport ,electrification ,Battery electric buses ,buses ,bus market - Abstract
This report assesses some of the possible impacts for the future second-hand bus market from shifting to battery electric busses.
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- 2022
6. Auswirkungen der Fernbusliberalisierung auf den Schienenpersonenfernverkehr
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Böckers, Veit, Haucap, Justus, Heimeshoff, Ulrich, and Thorwarth, Susanne
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- 2015
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7. Antenner för bussmarknaden : EN FÖRSTUDIE FÖR EN NY ANTENNPLATTFORM
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Bitar, Michel and Engström, Victor
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Bussmarknad ,Market survey ,Computer and Information Sciences ,Buses ,GPS ,Marknadsundersökning ,Data- och informationsvetenskap ,Antennplattform ,LTE ,Technology ,Bussar ,Teknik ,MIMO ,Antenna Platform ,Bus Market ,Antenner ,Antennas ,4G - Abstract
Världsmarknaden för bussar växer ständigt och under 2012 har fler än 500 000 bussar producerats globalt. Utöver den växande bussmarknaden så drivs efterfrågan av internet ombord, fleetmanegment tjänster, TV, GPS, olika typer av radio och behovet av robusta tillförlitliga antenner för trådlös dataöverföring till och från bussar. Tillverkarna av bussar vill kunna erbjuda sina kunder dessa funktioner och bussoperatörerna satsar mer och mer på att kunna erbjuda trådlösa tjänster till sina kunder. Antennföretaget Smarteq Wireless ser en stor potential i denna marknad eftersom det idag inte finns något företag som uttalat satsar på antenner specifikt framtagen för bussar som kan möta kundernas krav på funktionalitet och robusthet. Utöver den potentiella marknaden så existerar också en eftermarknad som består av bussar som ständigt behöver uppdatera deras antenner. Smarteq ser här en möjlighet att utveckla en unik antennplattform anpassad till bussindustrin. Syftet med examensarbetet är att förse Smarteq med ett underlag som kan användas inför utvecklingen av den nya antennplattformen. Underlaget består av en omfattande marknadsundersökning, kravspecifikationer och en konkurrentanalys. Undersökningen syftar till att besvara vilka tekniska funktionaliteter en antennplattform för bussar bör innehålla för att attrahera tillverkare och operatörer på bussmarknaden. Arbetet har visat att det finns goda möjligheter på bussmarknaden för en ny antennplattform. Antennplattormen bör ha stöd för 4G, WiFi och GPS eftersom det har visat sig att dessa funktioner är mest efterfrågade. Den mest uppenbara delen av marknaden att fokusera på utifrån undersökningen är telematikleverantörerna. Detta eftersom de har en stark koppling till bussmarknaden där de flesta av deras system säljs dit. Att sälja en antenn tillsammans som del av ett system är enklare än att sälja antennenseparat. The global market for buses is constantly growing and in 2012, more than 500,000 buses were produced globally. In addition to the growing bus market, the demand is driven by the Internet on board, fleetmanegment services, TV, GPS, various types of radio and the need for robust reliable antennas for wireless data transfer to and from buses. Bus manufacturers want to provide their customers with these functions and bus operators are investing more and more in order to offer wireless services to their customers. The antenna company Smarteq Wireless sees a great potential in this market because there are currently no other companies that produces antennas specifically designed for buses that can meet customer requirements for functionality and robustness. In addition to the potential market there is also an existing aftermarket consisting of buses that constantly need to update their antennas. Smarteq sees an opportunity to develop a unique antenna platform adapted to the bus industry. The aim of the project is to provide Smarteq with a theoretical basis that can be used for the development of the new antenna platform. The theoretical basis consists of an extensive market research, antenna specifications and competitor analysis. The study aims to answer which technical functionalities an antenna platform for buses should contain in order to attract manufacturers and operators in the bus market. The work has shown that there is great potential in the bus market with a new antenna platform. The antenna platform should have support for 4G, WiFi and GPS because it has been shown that these functionalities are the most requested ones. The most obvious part of the market to focus on, based on the survey is via suppliers of telematics. This is because they have a strong connection to the bus market, where most of their systems are sold. To sell an antenna together as part of a system is easier than selling an antenna individually.
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- 2015
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