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Encouraging the Sustainable Adoption of Autonomous Vehicles for Public Transport in Belgium: Citizen Acceptance, Business Models, and Policy Aspects

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  • Pol Camps-Aragó

    (imec-SMIT, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), 1050 Brussels, Belgium)

  • Laura Temmerman

    (imec-SMIT, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), 1050 Brussels, Belgium)

  • Wim Vanobberghen

    (imec-SMIT, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), 1050 Brussels, Belgium)

  • Simon Delaere

    (imec-SMIT, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), 1050 Brussels, Belgium)

Abstract

Several mobility-related issues persist in and around urban areas. Autonomous vehicles promise substantial environmental, safety, and economic benefits but may also cause unintended adverse effects that stem from single-passenger mobility becoming more affordable and accessible. While using them for public transport (i.e., autonomous shuttles) can help avoid such downsides, there are many challenges to their adoption, particularly ones that are related to citizen acceptance and economic aspects. Based on a novel survey of Brussels’ citizens, we provide insights from user opinions on last-mile autonomous shuttle services and analyze the effect of various attitudinal and socio-demographic factors affecting such acceptance. Our respondents exhibit an overall positive acceptance albeit with a limited willingness to pay for it. In addition, based on expert interviews, we provide a discussion on appropriate business models and policy recommendations to help ensure the timely adoption of AVs in Belgium that adapts to mobility needs and policy goals.

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  • Pol Camps-Aragó & Laura Temmerman & Wim Vanobberghen & Simon Delaere, 2022. "Encouraging the Sustainable Adoption of Autonomous Vehicles for Public Transport in Belgium: Citizen Acceptance, Business Models, and Policy Aspects," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(2), pages 1-26, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:2:p:921-:d:724730
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    1. Charli Sitinjak & Zurinah Tahir & Mohd Ekhwan Toriman & Novel Lyndon & Vladimir Simic & Charles Musselwhite & Wiyanti Fransisca Simanullang & Firdaus Mohamad Hamzah, 2023. "Assessing Public Acceptance of Autonomous Vehicles for Smart and Sustainable Public Transportation in Urban Areas: A Case Study of Jakarta, Indonesia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(9), pages 1-20, April.
    2. Md. Mokhlesur Rahman & Jean-Claude Thill, 2023. "What Drives People’s Willingness to Adopt Autonomous Vehicles? A Review of Internal and External Factors," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(15), pages 1-29, July.
    3. Monika Roman, 2022. "Sustainable Transport: A State-of-the-Art Literature Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(23), pages 1-14, November.

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