Despite great differentials between urban, peri-urban and rural experiences, little research on demand responsive transport (DRT) has been conducted in peri-urban settings. This paper explores the influence of peri-urban area (PUA) conditions on the design and the operation of DRT and the resulting demand patterns and modal shifts. It uses a combination of a trip dataset and a survey of users and non-users. Key findings suggest that the provision of public transport services within the PUA and to nearby towns and cities, the high car ownership rate and the low demand have a significant influence in designing the DRT scheme. An integrated DRT and public transport (PT) system has potentials to be successful in a context of PUA. Our empirical evidence indicates that such a DRT service design can improve the accessibility and generate a stable demand while reducing the risk of substituting PT. However, there is a danger of the unwanted substitution of walking and cycling. We provide recommendations for DRT planners and operators in developing future schemes in PUA settings.

尽管城市、城郊和农村的经验存在很大差异，但在城郊环境中对需求响应交通 (DRT) 的研究很少。本文探讨了peri的影响- 市区 (PUA) 条件对 DRT 的设计和运营以及由此产生的需求模式和模式转变。它结合了旅行数据集和对用户和非用户的调查。主要研究结果表明，PUA 内和附近城镇的公共交通服务的提供、高汽车拥有率和低需求对 DRT 方案的设计具有重大影响。集成的 DRT 和公共交通 (PT) 系统有可能在 PUA 的背景下取得成功。我们的经验证据表明，这样的 DRT 服务设计可以提高可达性并产生稳定的需求，同时降低替代 PT 的风险。然而，步行和骑自行车的替代是不受欢迎的。