PMOTO: A Policy Evaluation Model for Moto Usage in Urban Areas

Abstract

This article introduces PMOTO, a quick strategic and low-cost appraisal tool to identify a short-list of the most promising transport policies to mitigate the adverse impact of motorcycle usage on the city environment. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, were selected as test cases for PMOTO with the same set of policy scenarios built on policy inputs such as tax, charges, fuel efficiency, emission costs, demand management, road-based travel, parking fees and public transport services. The relative merits of different policy options will be analysed and compared in each city and between the two cities.