Accenture Public Transportation Feed

Public Service Value in Public Transport: A Model for High Performance

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:59:28 GMT

Demands on public transport organizations continue to increase—traffic congestion, growing urban populations and the well-being of citizens all factor into the challenges affecting public transport. Yet, in many parts of the world, governments lack the funds to bring public transport to optimal levels. Today, the clear imperative for public transport organizations is to strive for higher performance, ultimately doing more with less. The Accenture Public Service Value Model for Public Transport is helping organizations understand the real challenges and priorities, helping them make the right decisions for performance improvements with the most positive impact.

Cracking the Carbon Conundrum: A New Paradigm for Achieving High Performance in the Travel and Transport Industry

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:59:00 GMT

Accenture research consistently reveals that high-performance businesses approach economic downturns as an opportunity to further differentiate themselves from competitors. By seizing the chances to integrate carbon management into their business models now, leading businesses in travel and transport are mitigating the emerging costs of carbon constraint—and building competitive advantage for the future.

Near-field Communication for Transport Companies

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:04:00 GMT

In the continuous quest to achieve high performance, leading companies demonstrate an ability to use technology in innovative ways to transform the way they operate—and to exploit the business potential of new technologies. Accenture’s High Performance Business research confirms that such companies outperform their peers over time and independent of economic cycles. These companies use technology not only to do things better, but to do new things, streamlining their business processes and, crucially, finding new ways to interact with existing customers and find new customers.

Fare Management for High Performance: A Strategic Approach to Benefit All Stakeholders

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:24:00 GMT

For the first time in human history more than half the world’s people live in cities. As the conduit to services and employment for the vast mass of these populations, urban transport systems are critical to economic growth and social inclusion. Yet maintaining mobility in rapidly growing and steadily decentralizing urban environments is becoming more and more difficult—especially as governments come under mounting pressure to reduce vehicle emissions.

Maximizing the Potential of Road-User Charging

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:39:21 GMT

Road-user charging is the most immediately effective response to traffic congestion—but it offers much more besides. Once accepted, it can actually change public attitudes toward road use and encourage more environmentally sustainable transport. Indeed, its long-term potential is huge.

Rail Global Profitability

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:43:30 GMT

A recent Accenture study shows that to achieve profitability goals, rail companies must become more reliable, more customer-focused, and more driven by personal performance. Accenture Rail Industry Practice Partner Mike Higgins suggests four ways railways can make improve profitability:

Building an eTicketing Business Case

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:45:00 GMT

Research by Accenture shows that although benefits like customer convenience are clear, the overall business case and financial consequences supporting the implementation of eTicketing is anything but.

Smart Card Technology in Public Transportation

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:51:00 GMT

When it comes to public transit, passenger demands are clear: commuters want convenient, affordable and efficient options for travel. Smart card solutions—in the form of electronic ticketing—promise to deliver on those demands. Smart cards are more convenient, they can be purchased and "reloaded" using automated processes. Because cards can be personalized, they can be canceled if stolen. They are also more efficient to use, allowing more rapid movement through stations and onto different modes of travel.