Analyzing the influence of transit pass ownership on the determinants of ride-sourcing frequency in Metro Vancouver: Implications for policy and urban mobility planning
本研究通过外生转换障碍模型，分析温哥华大都会区居民是否持有公交月票如何影响网约车使用频率的决定因素，为制定针对性政策以减少网约车负面外部性提供依据。
Amid the growing popularity and prevalence of ride-sourcing, there has been interest in examining the determinants of ride-sourcing frequency. Studies on the topic have noted the influence of socio-demographic attributes on ride-sourcing frequency. Additionally, limited studies have investigated the impact of public transit use and transit pass ownership on ride-sourcing frequency. However, studies of this nature treat transit pass ownership and transit use as explanatory variables. Consequently, additional work is needed to develop a more nuanced understanding of the determinants of ride-sourcing frequency. This study estimates an exogenous switching hurdle model to examine whether the determinants of ride-sourcing frequency (and their impacts) differ based on transit pass ownership among residents of Metro Vancouver. Using data from a web-based survey, ride-sourcing frequency was jointly modelled along with transit pass ownership and ride-sourcing adoption. The results highlight the potential for the determinants of ride-sourcing frequency to differ between segments of ride-sourcing users based on transit pass ownership. Overall, the results underscore the potential for the determinants of ride-sourcing use (and their impacts) to vary among different segments of ride-sourcing users. The information presented in this study can help inform efforts to mitigate the negative externalities associated with ride-sourcing by highlighting the potential value of a targeted approach to policy development.