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Understanding Car Ownership Decisions: Evidence from an Emerging Central Business District in Mumbai, India

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines factors associated with car ownership in an emerging central business district in Mumbai, India, using a revealed preference survey and mixed logit model. The results indicate that higher individual monthly income, parenthood, and higher perceived travel costs of other modes are associated with a higher probability of car ownership, whereas higher perceived car travel cost is associated with a lower probability of car ownership. The model reveals significant heterogeneity in sensitivity to perceived two-wheeler travel cost. Scenario analysis indicates that lower perceived access time to public transport is associated with a lower predicted probability of car ownership.

Source: Findings

DOI: 10.32866/001c.159386

Authors: Aditya Saxena, Abhijna M, K. V. Krishna Rao

Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Language: English

Topic: Transportation Planning and Optimization

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $100