Technologies for urban, interurban and rural passenger transport systems

Although car ownership has risen significantly over the last few decades in developed countries, and is set to continue to rise, there will always be a large number of people who will not have access to a car and who will therefore be dependent on some form of public transport if their mobility needs are to be met. At the same time it is generally accepted that even if people do not have access to a car because they are too old (or too young), cannot afford to buy one, cannot drive because of illness, or simply because the car is being used by another member of the family, Government (whether national or local) has a duty to ensure that they have access to the fullest range of available activities.