Operating and Integration of Services in Local Public Transport

During these years and important change in management and transport approach has taken place, basically oriented to improve the level of service in all its aspects (quality, performance, sustainability), and to modernize the system. Like in many countries, Italian transport authorities are constantly looking for ways to improve the efficiency in transport services. Some important changes in the incentive system have been made during the last two decades, with increased attention towards achieving cost efficiency. The aim of this paper is to examine the changes induced in the Local Public Transport sector with the introduction of the new legislation following EU regulations.