Reference Framework for Analyzing Targeted Competitive Tendering in Public Transport

The report presents an anytical framework for analyzing targeted competetive tendering for passenger transport. The aim of the report is to establish a framework for comparative analyses of the most significant characteristics of different regimes in Europe, in order to discuss the relevance of experiences in different countries. Such variations are explored through the concept "organisational forms", drawing a distinction between authority initiated and market initiated regimes, and the divison of responsibility related to strategical, tactical and operational level.