Carpooling potential and barriers: Results and lessons learned from piloting in Espoo

Juho Kostiainen; Toni Lusikka

Carpooling potential and barriers: Results and lessons learned from piloting in Espoo

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Abstract

A carpooling application by Blox Car was piloted in the City of Espoo from Sept 2018 to Jan 2019. This paper presents pilot and survey results for the pilot and
experiences of the process. The results find major events and regularly scheduled trips to be the most potential use cases. The biggest barriers for participation include lack of supply (drivers) and demand (riders) as well as the need to commit to pre-determined schedules or those of others. Main challenges for success related to exclusion of financial transactions (i.e. lack of compensation for drivers) and trouble in attracting users. Along with the indicative results of carpooling barriers and potential, a major value of the paper is in the lessons learned. The paper proposes relevant considerations and practical recommendations for piloting and deploying new mobility services based on the experiences, challenges and shortcomings of the pilot.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of TRA2020
Subtitle of host publication	8th Transport Research Arena: Rethinking transport – towards clean and inclusive mobility
Editors	Toni Lusikka
Place of Publication	Helsinki
Publisher	Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom
Chapter	4
Pages	27
Number of pages	1
ISBN (Electronic)	978-952-311-484-5
Publication status	Published - 28 May 2020
MoE publication type	Not Eligible
Event	8th Transport Research Arena, TRA 2020 - Conference cancelled - Helsinki, Finland Duration: 27 Apr 2020 → 30 Apr 2020 https://traconference.eu/overview/

Publication series

Series	Traficom Research Reports
Number	7
ISSN	2660-8781

Conference

Conference	8th Transport Research Arena, TRA 2020 - Conference cancelled
Abbreviated title	TRA 2020
Country/Territory	Finland
City	Helsinki
Period	27/04/20 → 30/04/20
Internet address	https://traconference.eu/overview/

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

Carpooling
Ride sharing
Mobility services

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Kostiainen, J., & Lusikka, T. (2020). Carpooling potential and barriers: Results and lessons learned from piloting in Espoo. In T. Lusikka (Ed.), Proceedings of TRA2020: 8th Transport Research Arena: Rethinking transport – towards clean and inclusive mobility (pp. 27). Article 266 Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom. https://www.traficom.fi/sites/default/files/media/publication/TRA2020-Book-of-Abstract-Traficom-research-publication.pdf

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Kostiainen, J & Lusikka, T 2020, Carpooling potential and barriers: Results and lessons learned from piloting in Espoo. in T Lusikka (ed.), Proceedings of TRA2020: 8th Transport Research Arena: Rethinking transport – towards clean and inclusive mobility., 266, Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, Helsinki, Traficom Research Reports, no. 7, pp. 27, 8th Transport Research Arena, TRA 2020 - Conference cancelled, Helsinki, Finland, 27/04/20. <https://www.traficom.fi/sites/default/files/media/publication/TRA2020-Book-of-Abstract-Traficom-research-publication.pdf>

Carpooling potential and barriers: Results and lessons learned from piloting in Espoo. / Kostiainen, Juho ; Lusikka, Toni.
Proceedings of TRA2020: 8th Transport Research Arena: Rethinking transport – towards clean and inclusive mobility. ed. / Toni Lusikka. Helsinki: Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, 2020. p. 27 266 (Traficom Research Reports; No. 7).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceedings › Scientific

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