Bilhetagem eletrônica no transporte público na região metropolitana do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

This paper reflects on the problem of understanding the value of the electronic ticketing system of a region, aiming to highlight the history and characteristics of such system. The objective is to evaluate the main attributes of the electronic ticketing system, as perceived by users, regarding the public transport service in different modes. To achieve the objectives, the research was methodologically conducted by documentary bibliographic survey and field research with application of electronic questionnaire. Based on these procedures, it is conceptually contextualized about urban planning, public policies focused on transport and urban mobility with sustainable development. The results point to the need to evaluate the various electronic ticketing systems to know the user’s perception and also to be a basis for formulating public policies for better planning of urban mobility.