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Iles, Richard, 1945-

Public transport in developing countries / Richard Iles. - 1 online resource (478 pages) : illustrations

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references.

Prelims -- Problems and characteristics of public transport in developing countries -- Public transport vehicle types -- Transport infrastructure -- Public transport stations and terminals -- Depots and workshops -- Ownership and structure of the public transport industry -- Management structure and staff functions -- Routes and schedules -- Operating systems and procedures -- Vehicle design and fleet planning -- Vehicle maintenance and manufacture -- Personnel management and training -- Operating costs -- Public transport revenue and funding -- Management information and record systems -- Financial management and control -- Service standards -- Marketing, publicity and passenger information -- Regulation of public transport services -- Improving public transport services -- Glossary of terms -- Bibliography -- Index.

ISBN: 9780080456812

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Transportation--Developing countries.
Transportation--Public Transportation.
Road transport industries.

LC Class. No.: HE148.5 / .I44 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 380.5091724

Universal Decimal Class. No.: 656.1