Didier van de Velde

Didier van de Velde is a researcher at the Department of Organisation and Governance, Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, Delft University of Technology, focusing on public transport governance and regulatory frameworks. His work spans institutional economics, urban mobility, and market competition in transportation systems across Europe, Australia, and Canada.

• Research Areas: Public Transport, Institutional Governance, Market Competition, Regulatory Reforms, Urban Mobility
• Key Themes: Remunicipalization, Competitive Tendering, Vertical Separation, Transport Policy, Performance Benchmarking

His recent research (2020–2024) investigates the remunicipalization of urban public transport in France, institutional entrepreneurs in Oslo and Amsterdam, and regulatory reforms in European transport markets. Collaborative studies with institutions like LAET and Ruter AS highlight his focus on problem-solving in deregulated markets and franchising models.

Van de Velde has actively participated in workshops (2013–2022) and delivered talks on topics such as the fourth railway package, fare integration in Poland, and regulated deregulation in bus services. His editorial activities and peer-review contributions underscore his engagement in advancing transport policy discourse.