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Lessons in ownership, regulation and management from 100 years of bus transport in Sri Lanka

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  • Kumarage, Amal S.
  • Jayaratne, M.D.R.P.

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Sri Lanka observes 100 years of bus passenger transport in 2007. During this period the country has seen different forms of service providers ranging from private sector monopolies to state sector monopolies. It also has seen several changes in state policy ranging from welfare orientated service provision to entire market determined without any regulation. The existing regulated mixed competition is also characterized by poorly equipped regulators. In conclusion, the paper traces the different stages of failure that have led to the poor quality of bus transport services existing at present.

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  • Kumarage, Amal S. & Jayaratne, M.D.R.P., 2008. "Lessons in ownership, regulation and management from 100 years of bus transport in Sri Lanka," Research in Transportation Economics, Elsevier, vol. 22(1), pages 109-117, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:retrec:v:22:y:2008:i:1:p:109-117
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