Shuttle Services often require subsidies, although some are self-financing. Some Shuttles provide affordable mobility to lower-income and transportation disadvantaged people. Many improve basic mobility by providing transport to education, employment and medical services. Table 3 Equity Summary Criteria Rating Comments Treats everybody equally. Usually benefits most groups.
Individuals bear the costs they impose.
Often requires subsidies. Progressive with respect to income. 3 Increase mobility options for lower income people. Benefits transportation disadvantaged. 3 Increase mobility options for nondrivers.