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Based on the table 4.2, it can be observed 5. Conclusion
that the coefficient of cost and time are -0.0112866 The objective of the study is to determine the
and -0.00530629, respectively. Negative sign means significant factors affecting the mode choice of
that as the travel cost and time increases, the commuters between Point-to-point Bus Service and
likelihood of commuters choosing a certain kind of other modes of transportation in Metro Manila. From
transportation decreases and this sign is also a total of 1675 observations analyzed, the following
applicable to any significant factors considered in can be concluded from the study:
the NLOGIT model such as Comfort and Car
Ownership. The comfort was considered significant 1. Travel time and travel cost is inversely
because a lot of commuters are having a hard time proportional to the probability of commuters
using the public mode of transportation and these choosing a certain mode of transportation.
people have their own cars in their household to use 2. Increase of car ownership decreases the
when travelling. This is very essential in the inverse probability of commuters to choose P2P as
proportionality of comfort because there are people their mode of transportation
who prefer to use P2P due to it providing personal 3. Females will more likely choose P2P
space for commuters and avoids overcrowding while compared to other modes of transportation
having similar features to that of private and app- 4. Commuters who prioritizes comfort will
related modes such as Grab. On the other hand, most likely choose P2P over other modes of
positive sign of coefficient indicates direct transportation
proportionality between the mode chosen such as
Gender wherein 1 is represented by Female and 0 for 6. Acknowledgement
Male. Females tend to go to big establishments such
as malls where the P2P terminals are found due to The researchers of the study would like to
activities such as shopping and this was considered express their gratitude to Dr. Alexis M. Fillone,
significant in preferring P2P more than other modes. Transportation Division Head of De La Salle
Moreover, males have other ways of recreational University, for sharing his support, insights, and
activities such as playing sports where P2P services expertise with the researchers during the course of
are not available. this study and to Engr. Krister Ian Daniel Z. Roquel,
Associate Professional Lecturer of De La Salle
According to Rumsey (2015), a p-value of University, for assisting in NLOGIT Modeling.
less than or equal to 0.05 indicates a strong evidence
of significance on variables. Since the factors in the The researchers would also like to thank
figure above have a p-value equivalent to less than their family and friends for their continuous support
0.05, the variables included in the model are and to God for making this research possible.
considered as significant for the choice analysis of
commuters. Moreover, based on the cost time ratio,
a commuter is willing to spend approximately 2.13 References
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