To share or not to share, by whom is the question. Acceptability and acceptance of shared transport services by vulnerable groups

L De Paepe, V Van Acker, F Witlox - Transport reviews, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
It is believed that shared transport services (STSs) can reduce transport poverty and social
exclusion. This paper proposes a definition of “social acceptability” and “social acceptance” …

[HTML][HTML] Imagining urban mobility futures in the era of autonomous vehicles—insights from participatory visioning and multi-criteria appraisal in the UK and Australia

RA Acheampong, C Legacy, R Kingston, J Stone - Transport policy, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) present enormous uncertainties and challenges for
future urban transport and mobility. While urban and transportation planning have significant …

Role played by social factors and privacy concerns in autonomous vehicle adoption

K Ljubi, A Groznik - Transport policy, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aims to test additional AV adoption factors by considering social factors and
privacy concerns in the AV era while relying on earlier adoption models and the AV adoption …

[HTML][HTML] Active and healthy ageing: Factors associated with bicycle use and frequency among older adults-A case study in Munich

MTB Larriva, B Büttner, D Durán-Rodas - Journal of Transport & Health, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction Cities need to take action to adapt to the needs of older people and facilitate
their independence, health, and well-being. Active mobility brings economic, social …

Experiences of older adults interacting with a shared autonomous vehicle and recommendations for future implementation

L Booth, T Tan, R Norman, A Anund… - … research part F: traffic …, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction A recognised potential benefit of autonomous vehicles is increased mobility for
older adults. However, this group is more apprehensive about adoption, which may hinder …

Aging population and automated mobility: exploring the impacts of land use patterns and attitudes

MAA Sarker, H Asgari, X Jin - Transportation research record, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
This study explores the aging population's behavior toward the adoption of and willingness
to pay (WTP) for autonomous vehicles (AVs), with a focus on the roles of attitudes and land …

Factors influencing public awareness of autonomous vehicles: Empirical evidence from Brisbane

L Butler, T Yigitcanlar, A Paz - … research part F: traffic psychology and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Growing concerns, regarding transport disadvantage and increased socioeconomic
disparities, demand innovative ways to improve equity and make transportation systems …

Spatial interventions and built environment features in developing age-friendly communities from the perspective of urban planning and design

S Salmistu, Z Kotval - Cities, 2023 - Elsevier
Population ageing is creating opportunities and challenges for many communities across
the globe, as one in six people is expected to be older than 65 by 2050. Initiatives to develop …

Automated mobilities and society: Why do social meanings matter?

M Shammut, M Imran, SF Hasan - Cities, 2023 - Elsevier
Social perception and acceptance are crucial for the large-scale adoption of autonomous
vehicles (AVs). Using the theoretical lens of the mobilities paradigm, this study explored the …

Exploring the role of human-following robots in supporting the mobility and wellbeing of older people

S Li, K Milligan, P Blythe, Y Zhang, S Edwards… - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
With the ever-pressing challenges of societal ageing, robotic technologies for older people
are increasingly portrayed as a solution for better independent living for longer. However …