Comparison of Total Trip Costs for Shared Micromobility and Public Transport: A Case Study in Košice
Comparison of Total Trip Costs for Shared Micromobility and Public Transport: A Case Study in Košice

Summary/Abstract: As urban areas face increasing congestion and environmental issues, sharedmicromobility has become a key solution for sustainable transport and 'first- and last-mile'connections. This research assesses the competition between shared e-scooters and PublicTransport in Košice through Monte Carlo simulations and Generalized Travel Cost (GTC)analysis using actual trip data. By running 10,000 scenarios with different parameters, thestudy captures variations in costs, time value, and comfort factors, including transfer disutility.Results show e-scooters are very effective for short trips (under 15 minutes) because they savetime and reduce GTC. A loyalty-based half-price discount significantly increases theiradvantage; in cases requiring transfers to Public Transport, e-scooters are favored up to 97.6%of the time. For longer trips, e-scooters serve a complementary first- and last-mile role. Thefindings highlight that targeted, loyalty-driven pricing strategies strongly influence urban modechoice and can boost market share for short-distance travel.

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