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Changes in the Behavior of Individual Car Users in Poland as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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  • Tomasz Rokicki
  • Piotr Borawski
  • Aneta Beldycka-Borawska
  • András Szeberenyi
  • Olena Kulykovets
  • Agata Zak

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the article is to determine changes in the behaviour and preferences of individual automotive consumers as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The specific objectives are characterise the group of individual car users, showing preferences in the use of cars by individual users before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, presening plans and intentions regarding car purchases, determine the nature and durability of changes in the behaviour of individual car users. Design/Methodology/Approach: Car users with a driving licence were purposively selected for the study. The data source was 450 online surveys conducted in June 2023. Surveys were shared through social media and car user groups. Findings: As a result of the COVID- pandemic, car users have stopped using their cars for commuting to work and school. Weekly driving time behind the wheel also decreased. The pandemic did not result in a change in the main areas of car travel or in the main reasons for purchasing a car. Changes in the behaviour and preferences of individual car users during the COVID-19 pandemic were short-lived. Practical implications: The results will fill a gap regarding changes in car user behaviour and preferences during the crisis. Originality/Value: New information on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the behaviour of car users has been emerged.

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  • Tomasz Rokicki & Piotr Borawski & Aneta Beldycka-Borawska & András Szeberenyi & Olena Kulykovets & Agata Zak, 2024. "Changes in the Behavior of Individual Car Users in Poland as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(3), pages 27-37.
    • Handle: RePEc:ers:journl:v:xxvii:y:2024:i:3:p:27-37
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    Keywords

    Carsharing; remote work; purchasing a car; impact of the crisis on behaviour; disruptions in the COVID-19 pandemic.;
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    JEL classification:

    • D10 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - General
    • D11 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Consumer Economics: Theory
    • D12 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Consumer Economics: Empirical Analysis

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