Abstract
The mobility needs of society are constantly increasing, resulting in congested urban areas. New mobility concepts such as e-scooters can help to reduce traffic. In particular, commuting paths, which generally remain within a specific distance, are short and manageable via an intermodal travel chain. In combination with public transport, commuting paths could be beneficial. To evaluate the potential of e-scooters used with commuting paths, a literature research focusing on mobility behavior and characteristics was conducted. In addition, an end-user survey was used to identify the ecological and economical potential for typical work routes. The research results indicate that both the mobility preferences of the users, e.g., acceptance of intermodal travel, and the technical specification of e-scooters, e.g., speed and range, meet the needs of commuting. The assessment of typical work routes shows that the use of e-scooters for the first and last mile, in combination with public transport, is highly beneficial. Furthermore, e-scooters have the potential to provide individual advantages in the areas of travel time and costs. From an ecological perspective, CO2-equivalent emissions may also be reduced for some users depending on the substituted modes.
Highlights
Today’s population shows an increasing need for mobility [1]
This study indicates how personal light electric vehicles (PLEVs) might impact commuting in urban areas
People using public transport can use e-scooters to cover the first and last mile, in addition to paths taken by foot, which results in significant timesaving
Summary
Today’s population shows an increasing need for mobility [1]. This results in major traffic problems, especially in cities and conurbations. In many German cities, driving bans have already been implemented [2]. To resolve this problem, firstly, the optimization of conventional means of transport and, secondly, the implementation of new means of transportation and mobility, should be considered. Many of these new systems result in negative effects, e.g., in the area of the operation model. The hoped-for traffic innovation did not appear to find acceptance among the population and the company has since withdrawn from the market
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