Updated: 26-Feb-2010

Comparative table



  Beijing Bogota Bris-bane Chang-zhou Chong-qing Dalian Guang-zhou Hang-zhou Jinan Kun-ming Quito Seoul Xiamen Zheng-zhou
Segregated busways or bus-only roadways
Distinctive BRT buses
Network of routes and corridors
Enhanced station environment (more than just a bus shelter)
High city centre peak period operational speed (>20km/hr)
Majority of bus passenger demand in the corridor met by BRT buses
Net time saving for bus passengers in corridor
Overtaking lanes at more than half of all stations
Actual peak ridership over 10,000 passengers per hour per direction
Actual peak ridership over 20,000 passengers per hour per direction
Passenger volume greater than a mixed traffic lane (~3000 pphpd)
Pre-board fare collection and fare verification
At-level boarding and alighting
Sliding doors in BRT stations
Includes BRT-only tunnels or bridges
Buses operating both inside and outside the busway corridor
Competitively bid operating contracts and concessions


More than one BRT bus operator

No operational subsidy from government

BRT buses paid for by operators rather than government budget
Independently operated and managed fare collection system







Quality control oversight from an independent entity / agency








Low-emission vehicle technology (Euro III or higher)

Automated fare collection and fare verification system
Station size based on passenger demand
Full weather protection on all station platforms
System control centre




Real-time next bus information displays
Distinctive marketing identity for system
High capacity BRT buses
High-quality passenger information at stations
High-quality passenger information on buses
Audio announcements on BRT buses




Bicycle parking at BRT stations
Segregated bike lanes along main corridor(s)
Disabled access to stations







BRT authority responsible for planning and control of the system






Stations away from intersections