Abstract
Influenced by the twin forces of globalization and urbanization, many cities are developing urban rail transit systems (URTS). The policies and ownership structures within which they are developed have a profound impact upon their efficiency. This paper analyzes the relationship between ownership structure and technical efficiency through the application of data envelopment analysis (DEA). A comparative analysis of 15 URTS reveals that, among the different available governance development models, privatization has a direct and positive bearing upon enhancing efficiency. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1238-1250 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2008 |
Keywords
- DEA
- Efficiency
- Governance
- Ownership models
- Urban railways