E-scooters as transit feeders: insights from revealed preferences of shared e-scooter users

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2026

Subject Area

planning - integration, planning - surveys, policy - sustainable, ridership - attitudes, ridership - perceptions

Keywords

E-scooter, transit, integration, sustainability, attitudinal survey, GSEM

Abstract

While e-scooters are increasingly used for short-distance trips, concerns persist regarding their effective integration with public transit. This study sheds light on the factors shaping revealed preferences for using e-scooters as transit access/egress mode by surveying 2,126 shared e-scooter users. We developed a Generalized Structural Equation Model (GSEM) to analyze the impacts of sociodemographic, transportation-related, and attitudinal factors on the frequency of e-scooter integration with transit. The results identified four attitudinal variables—transportation efficacy, variety seeking, environmental concern, and perceived safety—as the main drivers. Regarding demographic factors, experienced e-scooter users are more likely to integrate with transit, and women are less likely to use e-scooters in integration with transit. Furthermore, the findings underscored the role of transportation variables, households without personal vehicles, and access time to e-scooters under five minutes. The insights gained from the study help urban planners enhance e‑scooter–transit synergy and advance sustainable micromobility use.

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Permission to publish the abstract has been given by Taylor&Francis, copyright remains with them.

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