Abstract The increasing requirement for mobility in urban centers and the declining level of service of public transportation has led to worsening congestion. The introduction of smartphone application-based modes of transportation has been described as an innovative strategy to address the problem. This paper presents the outcomes of studies on ridesharing in Metro Manila where ridesharing services are classified under Transport Network Services (TNCs). The main objective is to determine the reasons behind the popularity of ridesharing services, specifically Uber and GrabCar, in Metro Manila, and the corresponding decline of preference and patronage of conventional taxis. A comparative analysis of TNCs and conventional taxis is presented using key indicators. These include travel speed, reliability, passenger expense, and quality of service. For completeness, the study included GrabTaxi services, which represented a basic upgrade of conventional taxis through an app-based system designed to facilitate getting rides. Travel diaries from regular users of ridesharing services were collected and analyzed. Other surveys performed included perception surveys among commuters using TNCs and conventional taxis. Based from the results of the analysis, ridesharing services, specifically Uber and GrabCar are preferred over conventional taxis. TNCs perform better in terms of reliability and safety. Uber and GrabCar were found to have better quality of service compared to conventional taxis. Meanwhile, it was also found that the advantages and attractiveness of ridesharing are very similar to app-enhanced taxis (i.e., GrabTaxi). The study presents recommendations on how both ridesharing and conventional taxis may be improved in the context of sustainable transport as ridesharing is perceived to reduce dependence on private cars but at the same time attracts commuters away from other public transport modes in Metro Manila, including the necessity of government to regulate certain aspects of the TNC operations.


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    Title :

    Characteristics of Ridesharing as a Sustainable Transport Tool in Metro Manila


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    Publication date :

    2018-01-01


    Size :

    14 pages





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    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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