Abstract
In order to increase efficiency and sustainability, it is of crucial importance to have an in depth understanding and investigation of travellers’ behaviour, preferences, attitudes and choices. In this context, this paper investigates car-sharing as a mode for travel for work trips in Tabuk city for both male and female travellers. Tabuk is one of the regional capitals situated in north-western Saudi Arabia, which has recently generated enormous intra- and inter-city transportation demand due its rapid economic growth and due to recent oil and gas based growth economy in recent years. Investigation of the characteristics of trip makers which impact on the decision of selecting car-sharing as a mode of travel is presented for each of the males and females. In this context, this paper investigates the feasibility of car sharing schemes in Saudi Arabia and the impacts of gender on the use of this mode of travel for work trips in Tabuk city. The analysis presented in the paper provide an addition to practice and academic work in the area of investigations of choices of modes of travel and factors which contribute to it in Saudi Arabia (SA). In addition, SA is a developing country with unique cultural and traffic characteristics, to encourage further enhancement and utilization of this mode. Further investigations in these areas are still needed. Key words: Car sharing, travel behaviour, sustainable travel modes, Saudi Arabia.
Highlights
Car sharing is a very interesting policy measure which can influence car users’ behaviour
The aim of this paper is to investigate and model the factors which affect the decisions of car sharing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from both male and female travellers’ point of view
The present study estimates the two models to explore the effects of various characteristics which affect the choice and use of the car as the most preferred option for male travellers and the car sharing as the most preferred mode of transport for female travellers
Summary
Car sharing is a very interesting policy measure which can influence car users’ behaviour. Car sharing refers to a membership-based, shared-use access to an automobile fleet for as little as an hour at a time (Scott et al, 2003; Buehler, 2011). In this case, vehicles are located in reserved parking spaces in neighbourhoods close to where members live and work. Carsharing or car sharing (US) or car clubs (UK) is a model of car rental In these schemes, the users rent cars for periods of time to use them for various travel. Authorities and local councils aim at encouraging carpooling, especially during high pollution periods and high fuel prices
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