The optimum bus route selection for sustainable operation (case study: Tangerang bus lane)

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to select the optimum route option on a bus lane corridor based on operational and economical characteristics. In this research the Tangerang Bus Lane is chosen as a case study. The operational characteristics analyzed are total boarding passenger, total number of bus, bus productivity, bus cost structure and estimated fare. Based on the previous works the operational cost and potential revenue are calculated for both route options, and then an incremental benefit cost ratio analysis is conducted to obtain the most feasible route to operate. The result shows that the alternative route still consistently in providing a better performance compared with the current route.