Multivariate analysis of public transport quality: a case study in a medium-sized Brazilian city (original) (raw)

The urban mobility theme is a central issue nowadays and several challenges are involved in the process of moving people safely and comfortably to their desired destinations (Brunoro et al., 2015). The increase in on-demand transport and new trends in micromobility, such as e-bikes and e-scooters, have become, along with walking and cycling, means of transport that promote sustainable urban mobility (Vij et al., 2013; Lima & Machado, 2019). They are cleaner transportation options used for short distances (Davies et al., 2020) which are important, mainly, for first/last mile travel, making necessary their integration with public transport (PT) (Meng et al., 2020). Public transportation provides an accessible and sustainable mobility service, essential for the economic vitality and well-being of society, especially for the promotion of social equity (Zuo et al., 2020). It is a priority due to continuous urban growth, environmental issues, competition for limited spaces, and long travel distances