Table 2.
Cost configurations used for each transport mode during modelling (2022/23 prices)
| Description | Units | Van | UAV | Bicycle Courier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle running cost per unit distance | £/mi (£/km) | 0.34 (0.55) | - | 1.01a (1.63) |
| Labour cost per hour | £/hr | 11.93 | 31.44 | - |
| Vehicle running cost per hour | £/hr | - | 20.33 | - |
| Cost per task | £/task | - | - | 7.07 |
| Cost per stop in addition to the first stop | £/stop | - | - | 2.78 |
| Vehicle standing cost per day | £/veh/day | 29.33 | 8.99 | - |
| Maximum pickups/stops per return trip | Stops | No Limit | 1 | 3 |
| Maximum permitted range b | mi (km) | 78 (125) | 62 (100) | 5 (8) |
aBeyond a threshold distance of 0.5 mi. bRelaxed for Hebrides case study.