Procurement of travel habit survey for national road ferry services.

The contracting authority would like tenders for a travel habit survey for the national road ferry connections. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration is responsible for 16 national ferry services, which make up a central part of the national transport system. In addition to the existing ferry statistics, we have limited knowledge of who travels with the ferries and what needs they have. The last travel habit survey on the ferry was carried out in 2013 and updated insights are therefore required. In order to ensure an efficient, environmentally friendly and user friendly ferry offer, there is a need to supplement the current statistics with data on the ferry users ́ travel habits. The planned travel habit survey shall provide a comprehensive picture of travellers ́ purpose and need, contribute to a better decision basis for future contracts, competitive tendering and development of ferry services.