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{"title":"Sustainable mobility education through escape rooms: A gender perspective","authors":"Silvia Sipone ,&nbsp;Andrés Rodríguez ,&nbsp;Maira Delgado-Lindeman ,&nbsp;José Luis Moura","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101546","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101546","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the gender dimension in sustainable mobility, focusing on how interactive technologies and gamification, particularly Escape Rooms (ER), can promote awareness and behavioural changes. Despite the literature on sustainable mobility and gender, few studies analyse the intersection of these topics with gamification techniques. This research addresses this gap by examining how gender differences and ER modalities (physical and digital) influence learning, motivation, and satisfaction in sustainable mobility education. The study involved 388 students aged 10–13 who participated in a physical or digital ER experience designed to teach sustainable mobility concepts. The methodology included developing ER narratives and challenges and administering pre- and post-activity questionnaires to assess real and perceived learning acquisition, motivation, and satisfaction. Data analysis was conducted using confirmatory factor analysis and variance analysis to evaluate the impact of gender and ER modality. The results indicate no significant gender differences in learning outcomes on sustainable mobility and satisfaction with the ER experience, suggesting that ERs can be equitable educational tools. However, physical ERs showed higher motivation levels among boys than girls, highlighting the need for inclusive design considerations. This research contributes to understanding how gamified educational experiences can be designed, analysing how a balanced incorporation of intrinsic and extrinsic motivational elements could maintain the motivation of all children. These findings support ERs as effective and inclusive tools to raise awareness and encourage fostering sustainable behaviours among young learners. However, some caution should be taken in the design of their elements.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 101546"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143863440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dynamic spillovers connectedness among carbon trading, shipping freight, bunker oil and crude oil market: Evidence from quantile-frequency analysis","authors":"Tanzila Yeasmin Nilu ,&nbsp;Chuanxu Wang ,&nbsp;Shek Ahmed","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101544","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101544","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The energy-intensive maritime transport sector plays a crucial role in the global economy while significantly contributing to shipping-related emissions. Prior research has primarily focused on assessing the economic and environmental impacts of various legislative measures aimed at mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the maritime transport industry. However, limited attention has been given to the information spillover effects among carbon trading allowances, crude oil futures, bunker fuel markets, and their influence on the maritime freight sector. This study investigates the conditional spillover connectedness among carbon trading, crude oil, maritime freight, and bunker fuel markets by employing the time and frequency domain quantile connectedness method (QVAR). The findings reveal asymmetric spillover interactions under extreme market conditions, where individual markets exhibit stronger responses to negative shocks. Upon frequency connectedness spillover, short-term average TCI exhibits heightened spillover rather than medium and long-term spillovers. The negative shocks of bunker fuel, dry bulk and crude oil future market significantly influences container and tanker freight sector however vice versa characteristics is observed for the positive shocks. The carbon trading (EUA) market initially absorbs notable spillovers from other markets but becomes a significant transmitter of spillovers in the medium and long term. In contrast, the bunker fuel market demonstrates substantial spillover transmission over the medium and long term. Our analysis providing valuable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders to align emissions reduction objectives considering spillover effects in maritime transport markets.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 101544"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143855725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The key role of motorized two-wheelers in boosting the earnings of on-demand delivery workers in Paris","authors":"Benjamin Motte-Baumvol ,&nbsp;Laetitia Dablanc","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101545","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101545","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In France, earnings from delivery workers involved in on-demand instant delivery are not well known. Using data from two waves of a survey conducted in Paris with instant delivery workers, this research presents the interactions between types of delivery gigs, operations and vehicles that lead to differences in income earned from delivery. The results show that the highest incomes are found among delivery workers with the longest service and who work for multiple delivery platforms. More importantly, using a motorized two-wheeler instead of a bicycle, e-bicycle, or scooter is key. It seems to be the best way to ensure a good level of earnings for on-demand instant delivery workers. However, there are legal and environmental dilemmas. Primarily, French law mandates that freelance delivery drivers obtain a specific license before utilizing mopeds for delivery purposes, a license that most of them do not have. Moreover, the energy consumption of mopeds is higher than that of bicycles and electric scooters by a factor of twenty, presenting significant environmental concerns.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 101545"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143826038","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"What factors influence Chinese Women's nighttime ride-hailing preferences? An ICLV model analysis","authors":"Ke Wang ,&nbsp;Dongmin Yao ,&nbsp;Mingyang Pei","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101538","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101538","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the rapid development of the ride-hailing industry and the rise of the nighttime economy, nighttime travel has become a new norm for urban residents in China. However, the security issues faced by women when using ride-hailing services at night have become increasingly prominent. Although existing studies have explored various factors influencing women's transportation mode choices, there remains a gap in research specifically addressing ride-hailing choices from a gender perspective. Furthermore, the factors influencing women's willingness to travel at night are still not sufficiently detailed or comprehensive, lacking an in-depth exploration of ride-hailing as a transportation option. To address these issues, this paper employs an integrated choice and latent variable model (ICLV) that combines discrete choice models and latent variable models, offering a multidimensional analysis of both the explicit factors and the latent psychological factors influencing women's decisions to utilize ride-hailing services at night. The study uses extensive survey data from a diverse group of women across different ages, professions, incomes, and living conditions to ensure comprehensive and representative data. The results indicate that factors such as marital status, car ownership, and living conditions significantly affect women's travel decisions. High-income women and those in specific occupations exhibit a greater propensity to choose ride-hailing services, highlighting the impact of income and social status on travel mode choices. Notably, younger women display heightened sensitivity to psychological factors, such as perceived risk, pleasure, and security, in their nighttime ride-hailing choices. This research enhances understanding of gender differences in ride-hailing and emphasizes the need to improve security, driver quality, and regulations. It provides insights for ride-hailing platforms and transportation authorities to develop better strategies for women's nighttime travel, supporting the sustainable development of the ride-hailing industry, and promoting gender equality and women's mobility.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 101538"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143816510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Toward carbon reduction in electric vehicle products: Evidence from China's recommended catalogue policy","authors":"Qian Cheng ,&nbsp;Yongqing Xiong ,&nbsp;Jiaqi Qin","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101543","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101543","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely believed to be the most promising solution to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector. In China, entering the recommended catalogue is the basis for vehicle manufacturers and EV models to obtain market qualification and government subsidies. Based on the monthly data of China's recommended catalogue from January 2017 to December 2022, this study analyzes the impact of the recommended catalogue policy on carbon emissions of EVs at the micro-product level. We find that the recommended catalogue policy significantly reduces carbon emissions of EV products. Mechanism analysis indicates that this policy achieves carbon reduction in EV products by promoting sales growth, stimulating industry competition, and incentivizing technological innovation. Heterogeneity analysis shows that the recommended catalogue policy reduces carbon emissions of electric sedans, while the effect on SUV/MPV models is insignificant. The carbon reduction effect of this policy is only effective for EVs produced by non-state-owned enterprises, whereas no such effect is observed for state-owned enterprises. Further discussion reveals that the recommended catalogue policy and the dual credit policy play a synergistic role in reducing carbon emissions of EV products. The findings provide policy implications for the low-carbon development of EVs in the transportation sector.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 101543"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143808800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Piloting a joint delivery system of droids and cargo bikes at the JRC Ispra campus: A service design approach","authors":"Ioannis Karakikes ,&nbsp;Athena Tsirimpa ,&nbsp;Federico Moro ,&nbsp;Vaike Fors ,&nbsp;Amalia Polydoropoulou","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101541","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101541","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent years, the levels of e-commerce in the modern commercial environment have significantly increased, necessitating the adoption of measures and policies capable of complementing each other to achieve a sustainable urban freight transport system. Beyond traditional approaches, a new array of automation-based technologies has been developed offering dynamic, and reliable solutions. This research designs a next-generation multimodal last-mile delivery system of lunch boxes at the JRC campus, in Ispra, Italy, based on a service design approach that embraces three dimensions of engagement in participatory design for sustainable change; scoping, developing and scaling. Analytically, the “scoping” phase focuses on establishing and operating a living lab as a platform for co-design, fostering dialogue, shared understanding, and iterative learning among stakeholders. The “developing” phase involves mapping the service through user journeys and service blueprints while integrating digital practices. The “scaling” phase focuses on co-developing cooperative business models that generate value, manage resources effectively, and foster sustainable, community-driven networks. The pilot demonstrated significant operational improvements (droids navigated 77 % autonomously and sender waiting time averaged 5.17 % of the total journey), while 90 % of users rate the service as satisfactory or very satisfactory. However, the financial viability remains highly dependent on sponsorships and grants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 101541"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143790825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transport emissions, carbon taxes, and modal choice","authors":"Misak Avetisyan ,&nbsp;Wesley W. Wilson","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101542","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101542","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Transportation is one of the major sources of anthropogenic emissions. Yet most environmental regulations target production emissions rather than transportation emissions. Within the transport sector, there are considerable differences in emissions intensities across modes. In this paper, we develop and estimate a multinomial logit model of consumer mode choices for non-local travel using the 2017 Household Travel Survey to consider the impacts of carbon taxes on mode choices and emissions. The model is specified as a function of trip cost, travel distance, and a variety of household characteristics. The estimates are then used to calculate the impacts of incremental carbon taxes from none to $150/tCO₂ on both modal choices and emissions. We find that there are mode shifts to more fuel-efficient modes along with reductions in emissions as taxes increase. We also find almost linear relationship between carbon prices and abatement of non-local transport emissions with the largest reduction observed under $150/tCO_2.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 101542"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143854930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Urban freight activity implications from emerging food industry establishments in an on-demand economy: Evidence from India","authors":"Suprava Mishra ,&nbsp;Agnivesh Pani ,&nbsp;Ivan Sanchez-Diaz ,&nbsp;Heleen Buldeo Rai","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101540","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101540","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urban freight activity generated by the food industry has received surprisingly little research attention despite the unprecedented changes in food ordering behavior because of the advancement of technology. Not only did more consumers take advantage of the options offered online, but it also resulted in the diversification of the food industry into three establishment types: (i) in-person dining restaurants, (ii) hybrid restaurants, and (iii) dark kitchens. While the traditional in-person dining restaurants continue to be major freight trip generators, the emergence of tight-knit networks of small, delivery-only establishments called ‘dark kitchens’ have magnified the overall freight impacts from the food industry. This study attempts to contribute to this emerging research gap in urban freight research by conducting a freight survey in Delhi (India) targeting the above-mentioned food industry establishments to compare and contrast the evolving freight traffic impact generated by hybrid restaurants/dark kitchens relative to the traditional in-person dining restaurants. The freight generation (FTA/FTP) was quantified in this study using a host of models, such as the multivariate ordered probit model, zero-inflated negative binomial model, and hierarchical tree-based regression. Novel explanatory variables such as night-time light and cost of dining are explored for developing actionable, sustainable city logistics policies aimed at regulating delivery at pick-up traffic related to emerging urban freight generators.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 101540"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143783151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhanced navigational insights and their impact on driver route choice: A hybrid utility-regret analysis with heterogeneity","authors":"Wenhao Li ,&nbsp;Qinhe An ,&nbsp;Yanjie Ji","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101539","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101539","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Active Traffic Management systems provide traffic information to drivers, guiding their route selections to help ease congestion. Given the high reliance of most drivers on navigation, the effectiveness of how this information is displayed is crucial. This study considers the timing of information dissemination and display format attributes and explores the interaction effects between individual characteristics and travel traits. A survey involving 831 participants, consisting of Revealed Preference and Stated Preference data, is conducted in Nanjing, China. Using a mixed latent class model, the population is categorized into different classes based on their decision-making rules, while incorporating unobserved heterogeneity within segment-level models. We consider both Random Utility and Random Regret theories. Our study reveals that there are significant differences in route choice behavior influenced by demographic factors, with younger, higher-income, and frequent drivers favoring utility-maximizing decisions, and older, lower-income individuals opting for choices that minimize regret. Variations in adherence are observed when information is presented before, during, or towards the end of the journey. Excessively complex information may increase decision-making pressure on drivers. The parameter estimations are also conducted trade-off analysis across various exogenous variables. The findings inform the improvement of navigation applications, personalized route recommendations, and congestion pricing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 101539"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143759745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The impact of the cost-of-living crisis on travel choices: The case of Scotland","authors":"Grigorios Fountas ,&nbsp;Achille Fonzone ,&nbsp;Adebola Olowosegun","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101537","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101537","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study aims to identify the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on travel choices of Scottish residents. Specifically, we examine possible changes in two dimensions of travel behavior: (i) mode choice; and (ii) number of trips. Using recent data (N = 2705) from the Public Attitudes Survey (PAS) of Transport Scotland, extensive statistical modeling was conducted in order to identify which population segments are more likely to change their travel mode and reduce the number of trips they make in response to the ongoing crisis. To control for possible unobserved heterogeneity effects that may underpin these two behavioural dimensions, the Bivariate Ordered Probit (BOP) framework was employed enabling the joint modeling of these two dimensions. The survey data showed that 26.1% of the respondents changed their typical mode of travel as a means to save money, and almost 28% of the respondents have exhibited a propensity to reduce their number of trips due to rising travel costs. The results of the BOP model showed that low-income households and ethnic minorities are among the most severely affected population segments, as they are more likely to change their travel mode and reduce their amount of travel. Women, people with health issues or disabilities, millennials, and residents in rural areas of Scotland also show evidence of behavioral change in light of the cost-of-living crisis. The findings of this study highlight major inequalities in transport accessibility, which will continue to deepen and result in higher levels of transport poverty, as the cost-of-living crisis unfolds, and appropriate remedial measures are not taken by legislative and governmental Authorities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 101537"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143715355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}