Bus transport system quality benchmarking and optimisation using FAHP & GP technique
by Vijay Singh Solanki; P.K. Agarwal; Sushma Kiran; Dinesh K. Agarwal
International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems (IJHVS), Vol. 31, No. 1, 2024

Abstract: This study focuses on the optimisation of operator and user-based operational parameters that affect the urban bus transportation system. To optimise the screened parameters identified in user and operator opinion surveys, a fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) and goal programming (GP) technique was used. Ten pivotal explanatory parameters were identified viz service hours, journey time delays, ridership quality, operator earnings, road accident rates, fuel consumption, bus fleet intensity, bus stop density, women and child safety, reliability. Further, pairwise comparisons for the identified explanatory parameters were conducted using FAHP, according to selected experts with experience in bus transportation research. Depending upon the magnitude of the parametric weights, the goal programming-based weighted sum of deviations was reduced to obtain the optimal values. Results from the study indicate that delays in bus journey time, operator earnings, bus fleet intensity, and women and child safety are the most essential components.

Online publication date: Wed, 24-Jan-2024

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