Mind the Gap! Gender differences in the predictors of public transport usage intention

Authors

Elisa Alfaro
Cristina Marin
Sergio A. Useche

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2025

Subject Area

place - europe, place - urban, planning - surveys, ridership - attitudes, ridership - perceptions, policy - sustainable

Keywords

Public Transport, Travelers, Sustainable Urban Mobility, Attitudinal Factors, Usage Intention, Gender-sensitive Policies

Abstract

Public transport systems continue to gain ground as a cornerstone of sustainable urban mobility, offering alternatives to private car use, city congestion, and pollution. In this context, the shift toward regular public transport use seems influenced by several factors, with previous studies suggesting that safety concerns, service quality, and environmental value are key predictors of public transport usage intention. However, gender-based differences in travelers’ intentions and choices remain underexplored.

Rights

Permission to publish the abstract has been given by Elsevier, copyright remains with them.

Comments

Transportation Research Part F Home Page:

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/13698478

Recommended Citation

Alfaro, E., Marin, C., & Useche, S. A. (2025). Mind the Gap! Gender differences in the predictors of public transport usage intention. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 111, 453-466.