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In the pages that follow, you will read the final product of my master’s thesis, marking the culmination of my
academic journey. This thesis is dedicated to the development of the concept of instance-based transport
poverty, with the goal of constructing meaningful data to assist policy makers in creating effective policy
interventions. The study presented here emerged from a profound desire to foster mobility opportunities for
all members of our society. Understanding how transport poverty manifests in the lives of diverse individuals
marks the beginning of a transformative journey within the mobility sector, with inclusivity at its core.
My inspiration for this study stemmed from numerous discussions with mobility experts, during which many
ideas found their purpose under the expert supervision of Peter van der Waerden and Pauline van den Berg. I
wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to them for their guidance throughout this process. The time and effort
they invested in guiding me, exploring different perspectives, and challenging my decisions have significantly
enhanced the quality of this study. I extend the same appreciation to Soora Rasouli for her guidance on the
methodological aspects of this research.
A special thank you goes to Marcel Touset, who warmly welcomed me during my internship at APPM as my
company supervisor. His candid feedback and fresh perspectives on transport poverty served as a guiding
light, reminding me of the potential impact of this study on individuals’ lives. Furthermore, his invitations to
inspirational meetings and internal events provided me with the opportunity to build a valuable network for
my future career.
Throughout the course of this thesis, I had the privilege of interviewing a diverse group of mobility experts,
each contributing their unique perspectives and practical examples to enrich this research. I extend my thanks
to Marc Seij from the Municipality of Rotterdam for his challenging questions and real-life examples, which
guided my thought process. Similarly, I am grateful to Hans Jeekel from the ‘Laberatorium voor Verantwoorde
Mobiliteit’ for shedding light on the broader implications of transport poverty and offering valuable insights
that helped structure my thoughts through compelling examples.
As I reflect upon this thesis, I recognize it as a pivotal moment in my academic and professional journey. With
a smile, I can proudly say that I have evolved over six years of dedicated study. Over time, I have developed a
keen interest in applying social and behavioral sciences within the field of mobility, a passion I aspire to carry
forward in my future career. This thesis marks the commencement of this journey, and I hope it serves as an
inspiration to others, encouraging them to address the injustices inherent in today’s mobility sectors.