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March 1, 2026Journal of Public TransportationOpen Access

Car, bus, or metro? Evaluating mode shift dynamics through the introduction of mass rapid transit in an emerging city

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ZPZahid Hasan PrinceBangladesh University of Engineering and TechnologyANAdeeba NazBangladesh University of Engineering and TechnologyMHMd HadiuzzamanBangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

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Evaluates mobility shifts in an emerging city, revealing factors affecting public transit use and private vehicle dependency.

Key Points

  • The central aim is to assess how the introduction of Mass Rapid Transit impacts commuting behaviors and mode choices in Dhaka.
  • Conducted a home interview survey with 1513 commuters at four MRT stations
  • Analyzed travel behavior, perceptions, and socio-economic factors of users
  • Employed factor analysis, MIMIC, and discrete choice models to understand decision-making dynamics
  • Introduced MRT shifted more bus riders than private vehicle users
  • Rapid-Pass ownership increased likelihood of mobility shifts significantly
  • Social media has a notable influence on commuting decisions, especially for females
  • Proximity to MRT stations positively affects preference for Mass Rapid Transit over buses

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Prince et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d89aec16d51705d2f864https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpubtr.2026.100152
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