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Shared Micro-Mobility in Urban Transportation: Exploring Potential Users’ Views and Attitudes Towards Using E-Scooters

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Shared micro-mobility systems, especially e-scooters, offer a practical and environmentally friendly urban travel option in the context of today’s modern cities. Like in other continents and countries, these mobility services have become increasingly popular in Istanbul, however, it has not yet been observed that they have been adopted by everyone. This research attempts to explore the factors that affect potential users' intention to use shared e-scooters in Istanbul. The technology acceptance model is used as the theoretical framework of the study. Key elements such as effort expectancy, performance expectancy, and facilitating conditions are examined to understand technology acceptance. To obtain a deeper understanding, a test drive was conducted with 32 participants who had no previous e-scooter experience. The behavioral intentions of potential participants towards e-scooters were determined by analyzing the UTAUT2 questionnaire administered to the participants after the test drive. It was concluded that the participants' future intentions towards e-scooters were low, and that these vehicles would not be the primary choice for urban transportation. However, factors such as performance expectancy, entertainment motivation, and price value were decisive in understanding behavioral intention.

Source: Mimarlık Bilimleri ve Uygulamaları Dergisi (MBUD)

DOI: 10.30785/mbud.1728870

Authors: Semanur Kaplan, Ekrem Cem Alppay

Institution: Istanbul Technical University

Language: English

Topic: Transportation and Mobility Innovations

Subfield: Automotive Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Istanbul Teknik Üniversitesi