This study attempts to identify factors that affect carsharing program participants’ car ownership changes based on a survey addressed to carsharing members in Seoul, South Korea. The survey with more than 5000 replies reveals that about 30% of the respondents have changed or potentially would change their car ownership. Statistical models, applying dependent variables of whether members have disposed of a car and whether they intend to give up or postpone car purchases, show that members’ car owning behavior after carsharing can be substantially influenced by a variety of factors including members’ socioeconomic characteristics, degree of satisfaction with carsharing service elements, and carsharing usage characteristics. These findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of member behavior related to car ownership, providing insights into how to effectively achieve the goal of reducing members’ car ownership.
Factors affecting carsharing program participants’ car ownership changes
Transportation Letters ; 11 , 4 ; 208-218
2019-07-04
11 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English