To scoot or not to scoot: Findings from a recent survey about the benefits and barriers of using E-scooters for riders and non-riders

Sanders, Rebecca; Branion-Calles, Michael; Nelson, Trisalyn

doi:10.1016/j.tra.2020.07.009

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“…In this paper, the following factors have the greatest positive impact on the willingness of drivers to use e-scooters: environmental protection, avoidance of congestion, transport cost savings and shorter travel time. Very similar results were obtained in a study conducted in the city of Tempe in Arizona [29]. The respondents in this research stated the main advantages to be travel speed in relation to walking, the convenience of using this type of transport, providing an adequate replacement for a car, lower transportation costs, environmental protection, etc.…”

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“…On the other hand, the factors that have a negative impact on the willingness of users to switch to e-scooters are related to the lack of infrastructure and user safety in such situations. These are the general problems faced by users of this type of transport, which is confirmed by research conducted in Saudi Arabia, Portland and Arizona [15,29,72].…”

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confidence: 85%

“…On the other hand, a study in Denver showed that as many as 43% of movements realized by walking were replaced by e-scooters, 14% of bicycle trips were replaced by e-scooter journeys, while only 10% of car trips were replaced by e-scooter journeys [28]. A survey of the Tempe university staff found that if they could not use the e-scooter, 65% of respondents would walk, 25% would travel by car and 8% by bicycle [29]. The different results of the presented research prevent generalized conclusions, which only indicates the complexity of the presented problem.…”

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The E-Scooter Potential to Change Urban Mobility—Belgrade Case Study

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As we witness a global change occurring with the advent of e-scooters (electric scooters), it is clear that adequate measures need to be taken for the implementation of this means of transport. Bearing in mind that the user should be the focus of the proposed measures, the aim of this paper encompasses the analysis of e-scooter users’ travel patterns, as well as standard scooter users’ willingness to switch to e-scooters for different hypothetical scenarios, and the determination of factors that have an influence on the users’ willingness to switch. The scenarios include the availability of various infrastructure capacities for the city of Belgrade, namely, a separate infrastructure for e-scooters, or sharing the existing infrastructure with cyclists, pedestrians and motor vehicles. Standard methods of descriptive statistics, the McNemar–Bowker test of paired samples, and multinomial logistic regression were used in this paper. The results showed that there was a statistically significant difference in users’ willingness to use an e-scooter, depending on the available infrastructure. The results of multinomial logistic regression showed that the mode of transport used before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the average distance traveled, had a statistically significant impact on the users’ willingness to switch to e-scooters if they were allowed to use the cycling infrastructure. This paper also identifies additional factors that have a positive (environmental benefits, congestion avoidance) and negative (safety issues, lack of infrastructure, etc.) impact on users’ willingness to switch, which can be of use to decision-makers as a basic guideline for the adequate implementation of e-scooters in transport systems.

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“…Users were predominantly 25-34 years of age, and male. Frequent riders (at least once per week) were more likely to use walking or bicycling as their main mode of transportation, and to and frequent e-scooter use, and to have an income between $50,000 and $99,000 [2].…”

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“…[5], [7] Results from Arizona State University were consistent, with 57% of e-scooter users reporting they would have otherwise walked, 8% biked, and 25% driven in a car or ride hail vehicle. [2] One of the top reasons for using e-scooters is for social and recreational trips, or just for fun. Other top reasons include commuting to work or school, and connecting to transit.…”

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Changes in Travel Behavior, Attitudes, and Preferences among E-Scooter Riders and Nonriders: First Look at Results from Pre and Post E-Scooter System Launch Surveys at Virginia Tech

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Shared micromobility such as electric scooters (e-scooters) has the potential to enhance the sustainability of urban transport by displacing car trips, providing more mobility options, and improving access to public transit. Most published studies on e-scooter ridership focus on cities and only capture data at one point in time. This study reports results from two cross-sectional surveys deployed before ( n = 462) and after ( n = 428) the launch of a fleet of shared e-scooters on Virginia Tech’s campus in Blacksburg, VA. This allowed for a pre–post comparison of attitudes and preferences of e-scooter riders and nonusers. E-scooter ridership on campus followed patterns identified in other studies, with a greater share of younger riders, in particular undergraduate students. Stated intention to ride before system launch was greater than actual ridership. The drop-off between prelaunch intention to ride and actual riding was strongest for older age groups, women, and university staff. As in city surveys, the main reasons for riding e-scooters on campus were travel speed and fun of riding. About 30% indicated using e-scooters to ride to parking lots or to access public transport service, indicating their potential as a connector to other modes of transport. Perceptions about convenience, cost, safety, parking, rider behavior, and usefulness of the e-scooter systems were more positive among nonriders after system launch, indicating that pilot projects may improve public perceptions of e-scooters. Building more bike lanes or separate spaces for e-scooters could help move e-scooter riders off sidewalks—a desire expressed by both pedestrians and e-scooter users.

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Value‐centric analysis of user adoption for sustainable urban micro‐mobility transportation through shared e‐scooter services

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2024

Sustainable Development

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Micro‐mobility services, which are considered a sustainable alternative to traditional transportation modes, have gained substantial popularity due to advancements in mobile technology. As one of those modes of transportation, shared e‐scooter services have encouraged several startups in urban areas, allowing them to reach massive numbers of consumers in a highly competitive environment. This study aims to explore gains and barriers that affect the intention of consumers to use shared e‐scooter services, all within the framework of sustainability‐driven considerations. The Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) Algorithm was used to analyse 24.798 reviews from the Google Play Store, uncovering eight topics. Those topics were used to discover customer value perceptions in the shared e‐scooter context and compare them with the related literature on perceived value. Besides, their impact on user ratings on the mobile application platform was measured using machine learning algorithms. The study's findings are expected to contribute to developing regulations for shared e‐scooter services, which have gained popularity as an eco‐friendly mode of transportation sustainability in urban areas by introducing a novel perspective.

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To scoot or not to scoot: Findings from a recent survey about the benefits and barriers of using E-scooters for riders and non-riders

Cited by 129 publications

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The E-Scooter Potential to Change Urban Mobility—Belgrade Case Study

The E-Scooter Potential to Change Urban Mobility—Belgrade Case Study

Changes in Travel Behavior, Attitudes, and Preferences among E-Scooter Riders and Nonriders: First Look at Results from Pre and Post E-Scooter System Launch Surveys at Virginia Tech

Value‐centric analysis of user adoption for sustainable urban micro‐mobility transportation through shared e‐scooter services

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