Bus Transport: Demand, Economics, Contracting, and Policy examines the most critical and current research themes of public transport regulators, planners, operators, researchers and educators. The book highlights the wider economic impacts of public transport and compares energy usage across all public transport modes. It examines the evolving debate of Mobility as a Service and includes discussion of such themes as public image issues, performance measurement and monitoring, procurement models, travel choice and demand, and global public transport reforms. This book reflects the leading perspectives on the preservation and health of the bus sector, intending to move public transport reform forward.Compiles, in one source, up-to-date insights on the most important public transport themes, issues, and debatesExamines a wide range of public transport topics in the multidisciplinary fields of economics, policy, operations and planningBridges the gap between scientific research and policy implementation