Problems of carsharing integration in urban transport systems of Russian megacities

Abstract

Background: Transport problems of Russian megacities are mostly consequences of motorization increasing and inefficient transport policy provided by local transport authorities. At the same time, the structure of urban transport markets is changing because of new business models of transport sharing emerging and development. Different models of sharing could be an important part of urban transport systems, but it requires initiative both of transport companies and local transport authorities.
 Aim: to assess the state and determine the prospects for the development of the Russian carsharing market as a whole, as well as its largest segment (the carsharing market in Moscow).
 Methods: methods of statistical analysis, graphical representation of information, summary, methods of analysis of industry markets (concentration index, Herfindahl Hirschman index).
 Results: In this article barriers for the development of transport sharing in Russian cities are identified, and forms of sharing integration in urban transport cities are developed.
 Conclusion: The results obtained can be used by local authorities responsible for public transport services and the development of transport policy in Russian cities, as well as transport organizations engaged in multimodal transportation of passengers in megacities.