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Table 1 Estimated parameters value of different impact variables

From: Impact of Padma Bridge on transportation system: a case study for Barisal Division

Factor group

Factor name

Factor notation

Coefficient value

Passenger ferry

Decrease in passengers on passenger ferries

y1

1.91

Passenger ferry workers are losing their jobs

y2

1.55

The number of passenger ferry trips is decreasing

y3

1.37

Passenger ferry owners are facing losses

y4

1.87

Passenger ferry owners are launching new passenger ferries

y5

0.36

Reduced passenger ferry fares

y6

1.61

Improved the quality of passenger ferry services

y7

1.19

The income of passenger ferry terminal traders has decreased

y8

1.00

Bus

New bus operators are being added

y9

2.39

Bus travel time is reduced

y10

1.77

The number of bus trips has increased

y11

1.90

The quality of bus service has increased

y12

1.09

Transportation of goods by bus has been facilitated

y13

1.61

Bus fares reduced

y14

0.05

Bus ridership has increased

y15

2.19

New business opportunities have been created for people around the bus terminal

y16

1.00

Aeroplane

Domestic air passengers have declined

y17

0.55

Domestic aircraft owners are facing losses per trip

y18

0.33

Domestic airfares have come down

y19

1.00