DEVELOPMENT OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT IN THE CONDITIONS OF DIGITALIZATION: ECONOMIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE ASPECTS

Abstract

The ongoing digitalization processes are profoundly impacting the evolution of passenger transportation, resulting in heightened efficiency, diminished operational expenditures, and enhanced quality of service. Intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, Big Data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are pivotal in optimizing transport flows, alleviating congestion, and improving environmental outcomes. Nevertheless, notable challenges remain, such as adapting existing infrastructure, regulatory reforms, and the substantial financial investments required to adopt digital solutions. Research in these domains is essential for advancing sustainable transportation systems and enhancing passenger transport quality. This study endeavors to analyze the effects of digitalization on the development of passenger transportation, evaluate the economic and infrastructural dimensions of digital technology implementation, and identify key challenges and future opportunities for further application. Employing a multifaceted approach that incorporates systems analysis, comparative methodologies, and statistical and economic techniques, this research assesses the efficacy of digital instruments within the passenger transportation sector. The findings elucidate how digitalization promotes the optimization of transport flows, boosts accessibility and safety, and lowers operational costs. Implementing intelligent transportation systems reduces waiting times, improves schedule adherence, and increases passenger service quality. Furthermore, the automation of traffic management processes allows for optimizing public transport routes by incorporating real-time data regarding passenger flows, weather conditions, and road situations, thereby mitigating congestion. The principal barriers to the digitalization of transportation include the substantial costs associated with infrastructure modernization, the absence of a cohesive digital platform for passenger transport management, and the imperative to enhance the legislative framework governing the integration of digital technologies into the transportation system.