Matkustajahintamenetelmä
Matkustajahintamenetelmä, known in English as the passenger-mile cost method or per-passenger-mile rate, is a concept used in transportation economics and pricing to determine the cost or revenue associated with transporting a passenger over a specific distance. It is calculated by multiplying the number of passengers by the distance they travel, usually expressed in miles or kilometers. This metric is particularly relevant in industries like airlines, railways, and public bus services.
The primary application of the matkustajahintamenetelmä is to understand and compare the efficiency and profitability of
While useful, the matkustajahintamenetelmä has limitations. It simplifies complex cost structures by treating all passengers and