RESEARCH ARTICLE
Waiting Time of Public Transport Passengers in Jordan: Magnitude and Cost
Amir Shtayat1, *, Mohammed Abu Alfoul2, Sara Moridpour1, Njoud Al-Hurr3, Khalid Magableh4, Ishraq Harahsheh5
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2019Volume: 13
First Page: 227
Last Page: 235
Publisher ID: TOTJ-13-227
DOI: 10.2174/1874447801913010227
Article History:
Received Date: 01/08/2019Revision Received Date: 09/10/2019
Acceptance Date: 02/11/2019
Electronic publication date: 31/12/2019
Collection year: 2019

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Abstract
Aim:
This paper is a research study investigating the magnitude and cost of waiting time as experienced by public transport users in Jordan. This study also used spatial analysis to measure services provided for public transport routes according to the average waiting time.
Methods:
The data for waiting time of public transport users were collected using field observation and a professional spatial analysis applied to identify several locations experiencing short time delays.
Results:
This study found a relationship between the total costs of waiting time, including wasted time and money, and revealed that the money spent by the passengers was more than their average monthly income.
Conclusion:
The findings can be used as valuable information for researchers, government policy-makers, and transport agencies to firstly, develop more punctual public transport modes; and secondly, manage public transport trips to minimize time delays.