Determinants of shared e-scooter usage and their policy implications. findings from a survey in Braga, Portugal

Shared e-scooter systems have become an alternative for micromobility users in cities since 2017. The success of the shared e-scooter service can be related to the provision of more last-mile flexibility and convenience to users. They can also be seen as a replacement for private cars and on-demand...

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Published in:European transport research review 2024-12, Vol.16 (1), p.20-13, Article 20
Main Authors: Dias, Gabriel, Ribeiro, Paulo, Arsenio, Elisabete
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automotive Engineering
Cities
Civil Engineering
Employment
Engineering
Highlights of the 50th European Transport Conference (ETC 2022)
Motor scooters
Original Paper
Regional/Spatial Science
Ridership
Scooters
Sociodemographics
Statistical analysis
Traffic calming
Transportation
University students
Urban environments
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Summary:Shared e-scooter systems have become an alternative for micromobility users in cities since 2017. The success of the shared e-scooter service can be related to the provision of more last-mile flexibility and convenience to users. They can also be seen as a replacement for private cars and on-demand ridesharing, especially in highly crowded urban environments. Therefore, the main objective of this research is to disclose the main characteristics that determine shared e-scooter usage and their policy implication in a medium-sized city in the North of Portugal. To meet this purpose, a survey was conducted, and statistical analyses were performed to correlate the sociodemographic characteristics of respondents with the willingness to use shared e-scooters. Results show that gender, origin of the trip, and the main mode of transport affect the usage of e-scooters, thus specific policies should be developed to decrease these inequalities. Special attention needs to be given to the creation and expansion of dedicated areas for e-scooter ridership, zoning, and some traffic calming measures to promote a safe, user-centric, and more pleasant environment for shared e-scooter riders.
ISSN:1866-8887
1867-0717
1866-8887
DOI:10.1186/s12544-024-00642-4