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FUCOM-Kendall Model for Evaluating E-Scooter Adoption: A Case Study in Catania, Italy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Electric scooters (e-scooters) have emerged as a fundamental component of urban micro-mobility, particularly in European cities during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study employs the Full Consistency Method (FUCOM) and Kendall rank correlation method to assess the preferences and priorities of university students in Catania, Italy, regarding e-scooter adoption. By analyzing influencing factors, this research offers a comprehensive understanding of student attitudes towards e-scooters and their adoption, contributing to strategies for enhancing sustainable urban mobility. The findings highlight significant preferences for factors such as parking ease, portability, and intermodality, while also identifying safety concerns and the need for better integration with public transport. These insights underscore the necessity for targeted improvements in e-scooter infrastructure and policies, aiming to optimize urban mobility and meet the specific needs of potential users. Further research will focus on comparative analysis across different urban settings, investigating addition user-centric factors to capture a more comprehensive view of e-scooter adoption.

Source: Transportation research procedia

DOI: 10.1016/j.trpro.2025.04.001

Authors: Vincenza Torrisi, Rosalia Camporeale, Sarbast Moslem, Tiziana Campisi

Institutions: University of Catania, Lund University, University College Dublin, Università degli Studi di Enna Kore

Language: English

Topic: Transportation and Mobility Innovations

Subfield: Automotive Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: European Commission