What factors drive ridesharing for commuting trips the most? Comparison of three different institutions in one city

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a survey on the potential of ridesharing for regular trips to work and school. Using data from three different organizations from one Czech city, it analyses main barriers and drivers of ridesharing among institutions and the significant factors most likely to cause an increase in the share of ridesharing for journeys to work/school.

The data were collected using an electronic questionnaire, which was distributed during October 2019. Our findings indicate that ridesharing is influenced by age, education, distance travelled and attitudes and opinions. No effect of gender on the willingness to use ridesharing was identified in our sample. The character of the institution influences the share of ridesharing among their employees substantially. Our study reveals that ridesharing can contribute to more sustainable institutions, especially the university campus, and that younger people are more willing to use ridesharing.