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The Role of the Weekly Season Ticket in Modern Public Transport: Affordability, Flexibility, and Commuter Behavior

| Factor | Weekly Ticket Effect | |--------|----------------------| | | Lower than single tickets (fewer transactions) | | Platform dwell time | Reduced boarding delays (no per-trip payment) | | Predictable revenue | Smoother weekly cash flow compared to monthly lags | | Equity | Accessible to lower-income users who cannot afford a monthly lump sum | weekly season ticket

Public transport authorities face a fundamental pricing dilemma: how to set fares that maximize ridership while recovering operational costs. Single tickets are simple but penalize frequent users, whereas monthly passes require high upfront payment and long-term commitment. The weekly season ticket (also known as a 7-day pass) offers a mid-term solution. This paper analyzes its function as a behavioral nudge and a revenue management tool. The Role of the Weekly Season Ticket in