A Study of Integrative Services of the Fu-Kang Bus and the MRT in Taipei
Date Issued
2004
Date
2004
Author(s)
Chang, Kai-Sheng
DOI
zh-TW
Abstract
According to the definition of the Disabled-Protection Law, the number of the disabled is more than 100,000 currently in Taipei, and they compose about 4% population of the city. Also, both the number and the percentage of the disabled are expected to increase in the future. Therefore, their need for transportation is and will be undoubtedly a very important issue for Taipei City Government. So far, the city have been providing many benefits to the disabled in terms of disability-free environment. Among all transportation facilities, the most popular is the Fu-Kang Bus; however, its effectiveness is still limited. The purpose of this research project is to analyze how the integrative services（transfer-services）of the Fu-Kang Bus and the Taipei City MRT system produce effects on the disabled users, Fu-Kang Bus company, and Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation.
In order to analyze the effect of the integrative services, this study designed a method to identify if a disabled person is suitable to use the “transfer-service” first. Then it examined, by using the “transfer-services,” how many buses which would be demanded, the number of the disabled people which would be served, and the profit the Fu-Kang Bus Company could make.
The result revealed that by using the “transfer-services”, users could reduce total travel fare to 22% or so, the number of people served could increase about 50%, and Fu-Kang Company could make a profit of 14%. The Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation could also increase their profit and result in a positive impression which people have upon them. Thus, the “transfer services” could create a triple-win situation for users, service providers, and the MRT Corporation.
The integrative services of the Fu-Kang Bus and the Taipei City MRT system can not only meet the transportation need of the disabled, but it also benefit the disabled in the sense that they have more chance to have contact with the society and other people. In addition, these facilities enable them to become more independent. These are the most advantages that the services bring to them.
Subjects
身心障礙者
復康巴士
轉乘服務
Disability-free environment
Transfer-services
The disabled
SDGs
Type
thesis
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