Transportation Systems and Tourism

M. R. Dileep () and Francesca Pagliara ()
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M. R. Dileep: Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS)
Francesca Pagliara: University of Naples Federico II

Chapter Chapter 1 in Transportation Systems for Tourism, 2023, pp 1-25 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The term “transportation systemTransportation system” is usually referred to the equipment and logistics of transporting passengers and goods. It covers the trips by all means of transport, from cars and buses to boats, aircraft, and even space travel. The objective of a transportation system is to coordinate the movement of people, goods, and vehicles in order to use routesRoute most efficiently. When implemented, transportation systemsTransportation system seek to reduce transport costsCost and improve delivery times through effective timetabling and routeRoute management. Periodic re-evaluations and the development of alternative routes allow for timely changes to the transportation system for increasing the efficiency.

Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-22127-9_1

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