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The aim is to understand user preferences for shared micromobility services in urban Japan.

Analyzing preferences for shared micromobility services in Japanese urban areas

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A survey analyzes user preferences for micromobility services in Japan, indicating varying choices based on demographics.

The aim is to understand user preferences for shared micromobility services in urban Japan.
Conducted a stated preference survey with 347 valid respondents in Chiba City, Japan.
Considered various micromobility options including bike, e-scooter, e-moped, personal EV sharing, public transport, and walking.
Used an error component mixed logit model to analyze preferences.
Disutility of increasing travel time differs among shared micromobility modes, highest for e-scooter sharing.
Preferences influenced by service levels, socio-demographics, and prior experience with shared services.
Health-oriented respondents favor bike sharing, while tech-oriented users prefer e-moped and personal EV sharing.

Uemura et al. (2026) studied this question.

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