Assessing the Efficiency of Public Transportation Systems in São Paulo
Authors
Joao Silva, University of São Paulo, Brazil, Pedro Henrique Souza, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Brazil ()Files
Abstract
This research evaluates the operational efficiency of São Paulo's public transportation network using data envelopment analysis. The study finds that bus rapid transit (BRT) corridors demonstrate higher cost-efficiency compared to traditional bus routes, while subway lines face capacity constraints during peak hours. Strategic recommendations for network optimization are provided.