Incentivizing routing choices for safe and efficient transportation in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic

The impacts of Covid-19 pandemic on the sustainable mobility of university members in Turkey

“…As a result, changes in people's mobility styles, as well as dramatic changes in activity, travel habits, predispositions, and lifestyles, became even more visible ( Ali et al, 2021 ; De Vos, 2020 ). As a result, it became critical for transportation authorities to focus on improving perceptions of public transportation during the pandemic in order to attract users in the long run ( Beliaev et al, 2021 ). Public transportation companies have also altered their operations to ensure the safety of their customers.…”

“…To allow passengers to practice social distancing, agencies implemented backdoor boarding policies and limited vehicle occupancy ( American Public Transportation Association, 2020 ). During this time, Beliaev et al (2020) recommended using financial incentives to save public transportation in the long run while taking user preferences into account ( Beliaev et al, 2021 ).…”