Encouraging the Sustainable Adoption of Autonomous Vehicles for Public Transport in Belgium: Citizen Acceptance, Business Models, and Policy Aspects

被引:10
作者
Camps-Arago, Pol [1 ]
Temmerman, Laura [1 ]
Vanobberghen, Wim [1 ]
Delaere, Simon [1 ]
机构
[1] Vrije Univ Brussel VUB, SMIT, IMEC, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
关键词
autonomous vehicles; public acceptance; public transport; business models; policy; SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES; WILLINGNESS-TO-PAY; PLANNED BEHAVIOR; USER ACCEPTANCE; PREFERENCES; SHUTTLE; TAXIS; RIDE; ECOSYSTEM; SERVICES;
D O I
10.3390/su14020921
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Several mobility-related issues persist in and around urban areas. Autonomous vehicles promise substantial environmental, safety, and economic benefits but may also cause unintended adverse effects that stem from single-passenger mobility becoming more affordable and accessible. While using them for public transport (i.e., autonomous shuttles) can help avoid such downsides, there are many challenges to their adoption, particularly ones that are related to citizen acceptance and economic aspects. Based on a novel survey of Brussels' citizens, we provide insights from user opinions on last-mile autonomous shuttle services and analyze the effect of various attitudinal and socio-demographic factors affecting such acceptance. Our respondents exhibit an overall positive acceptance albeit with a limited willingness to pay for it. In addition, based on expert interviews, we provide a discussion on appropriate business models and policy recommendations to help ensure the timely adoption of AVs in Belgium that adapts to mobility needs and policy goals.
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