@article{ref1,
title="Factors affecting the probability of bus drivers being at-fault in bus-involved accidents",
journal="Accident analysis and prevention",
year="2014",
author="Logan, David and Sarvi, Majid and Currie, Graham and Goh, Kelvin",
volume="66",
number="",
pages="20-26",
abstract="Previous research has provided little insight into factors that influence the probability of bus drivers being at-fault in bus-involved accidents. In this study, an analysis was conducted on accident data compiled by a bus company that include an assessment on whether the bus driver was deemed by the company to hold primary responsibility for accident occurrence. Using a mixed logit modelling approach, roadway/environmental, vehicle and driver related variables that were identified to be influential were road type, speed limit, traffic/lighting conditions, bus priority, bus age/length and driver's age/gender/experience/historic at-fault accident record. Results were indicative of possible confined road-space issues that bus drivers face along routes with roadside traffic friction and point to the provision of exclusive right of way for buses as a possible way to address this. Results also suggest benefits in assigning routes comprising mainly divided roads as well as newer and shorter buses to less experienced drivers.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0001-4575",
doi="10.1016/j.aap.2013.12.022",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2013.12.022"
}