Highlights A randomised controlled e-bike trial was done to isolate the effect on modal choice. E-cycling and conventional cycling increased by 23–25% during the trial period. The modal share, both trip and distance, of the car decreased by 21%. E-bikes reduces barriers linked to time, distance, and physical exertion. E-bike use is related to hedonic, rational, and altruistic gains by individuals.

    Abstract As sales of e-bikes increase, so does the need for reliable evaluations of which means of transport the e-bike replaces, what we call the substitution effect. A randomised controlled trial with GPS data from 98 frequent drivers in Sweden was conducted to investigate the effect of the e-bike on modal choice, the number of trips, distance, as well as perceptions of the e-bike as a substitute for the car. The results demonstrate that the treatment group increased cycling on average with 1 trip and 6.5 km per day and person, which led to a 25% increase in total cycling. The whole increase was at the expense of car use, which on average decreased by 1 trip and 14 km per person and day, a decrease in car mileage of 37%. Implications for policy and further research are discussed.


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    Titel :

    What is the substitution effect of e-bikes? A randomised controlled trial




    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2020-01-01




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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