Accounting for the Influence of Attitudes in Modeling the Adoption and Usage of On-Demand Transportation and Electric Vehicles
Many rapidly developing countries around the world are at a crossroads when it comes to transportation, air quality, and sustainability. Indeed, the challenges presented by vehicular growth in India has motivated the search for sustainable transportation solutions. One solution constitutes ridehailing services, which are expected to reduce car ownership and provide affordable means of transportation. Another key solution is the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), which are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emission and address the growing demand for sustainable urban mobility. Using a unique survey data set collected in 2018 from a sample of 43,000 respondents spread across 20 cities in India, this research project attempts to shed light on the factors that affect adoption of on-demand transportation services and electric vehicles in India. In particular, not only does this project consider the socio-economic and demographic variables that affect these behavioral choices, but the modeling framework adopted in this study places a special emphasis on representing the important role played by attitudes, values, and perceptions in determining adoption of on-demand transportation services and EVs. It is observed that attitudes and values significantly affect the use of on-demand transportation services and EV ownership, suggesting that information campaigns and free trials/demonstrations would help advance the adoption of sustainable transportation modes. The model results help in the identification of policy options and infrastructure investments that can advance a sustainable transportation future in India.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $N/A
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Contract Numbers:
69A3551747116
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Sponsor Organizations:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Managing Organizations:
Center for Teaching Old Models New Tricks
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ United States 85287 -
Project Managers:
Pendyala, Ram
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Performing Organizations:
Arizona State University, Tempe
Tempe, AZ United States -
Principal Investigators:
Pendyala, Ram
- Start Date: 20210801
- Expected Completion Date: 20220831
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Attitudes; Demand responsive transportation; Electric vehicles; Ridesourcing; Surveys
- Geographic Terms: India
- Subject Areas: Passenger Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Policy; Society;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01849048
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Center for Teaching Old Models New Tricks
- Contract Numbers: 69A3551747116
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: Jun 22 2022 9:32AM