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Title:

Using Mixed Methods to Examine User Preferences for Mobility as a Service Subscription Plans

Accession Number:

01697591

Record Type:

Component

Abstract:

Even though the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) concept is gaining traction, there is still much to learn about the intricate aspects of this concept. The objective of this paper is to examine user preferences for MaaS subscription plans, specifically looking at the modes and features individuals prefer. To do so, an explanatory sequential mixed methods research design is used, which combines quantitative modelling with in-depth qualitative analysis. In the first, quantitative, phase of the study, an online survey, including a stated preference experiment about MaaS plans is carried out. The data is analyzed using a mixed logit model (MMNL) to explore individuals’ preferences towards the various elements of MaaS plans. The second, qualitative, phase is based on in-depth semi-structured interviews with survey participants and the data is examined through thematic analysis. The results of the study provide interesting insights to consumer behavior and can be valuable to the private and public sector as well as the research community.

Supplemental Notes:

This paper was sponsored by TRB committee ADB10 Standing Committee on Traveler Behavior and Values.

Report/Paper Numbers:

19-00186

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

Authors:

Matyas, Melinda
Kamargianni, Maria

Pagination:

4p

Publication Date:

2019

Conference:

Transportation Research Board 98th Annual Meeting

Location: Washington DC, United States
Date: 2019-1-13 to 2019-1-17
Sponsors: Transportation Research Board

Media Type:

Digital/other

Features:

Figures; References (9)

Subject Areas:

Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors

Source Data:

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2019 Paper #19-00186

Files:

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Created Date:

Dec 7 2018 9:32AM