{"title":"Intention to adopt battery electric vehicles among the early-to-late majority: Policy and behavioral insights from post-subsidy China","authors":"Feiyu Feng (Associate professor) , Xinhao Ding (Master student) , Jieru Zou , Liangpeng Gao (Associate professor) , Qian Sun (Associate professor)","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101649","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101649","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market matures and fiscal subsidies are phased out, consumer purchase intentions and potential user groups evolve. To further increase BEV penetration in the post-subsidy era, it is crucial to understand cognitive differences and influencing factors across adopter segments. However, limited research has addressed shifting purchasing intentions among adopters at different stages. Guided by innovation diffusion theory, this study fills this gap by identifying current and potential users as early adopters and the early-to-late majority. For the latter group, an extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model is proposed, incorporating BEV-specific factors such as environmental morals, belief in electrification, anticipated grid stability, pleasure-driven incentives, and technological proficiency. Based on survey data from 600 potential car buyers in Beijing, China, partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) is applied to estimate determinants. Results reveal that the early-to-late majority are significantly influenced by social influence, effort expectancy, facilitating conditions, and technological proficiency, whereas performance expectations and environmental concern are no longer significant. This shift reflects a growing emphasis on social value, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use. The findings underscore the need for targeted policy strategies to support BEV adoption in the post-subsidy era.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101649"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145334001","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":"Environmental corporate social responsibility and port privatization in a mixed port supply chain competition","authors":"Lili Xu , Yuntong Yin , Sang-Ho Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101640","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101640","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines environmental corporate social responsibility (ECSR) in a mixed port supply chain competition, wherein shipping lines, served by public or private ports, offer differentiated services. We explore the strategic interaction between the shipping lines' ECSR under freight rate competition and the government's port privatization policy. We find that adopting ECSR benefits shipping lines served by public ports but harms those served by private ports. This reduces port industry profitability while enhancing environmental and social performance. We also demonstrate that port privatization consistently decreases the ECSR levels of shipping lines served by privatized ports but increases them for those not served by such ports. The overall welfare effect crucially depends on the degree of substitutability between shipping services. Our findings suggest that when shipping services are highly substitutable, privatizing a public port can yield environmentally and socially desirable outcomes, though it may adversely affect the shipping industry and shippers under strategic ECSR conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101640"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145134824","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":"A cost model for road public transport sensitive to the operating program","authors":"Umberto Petruccelli, Pietro Vuono","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101670","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101670","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Most models for estimating the cost per kilometer of local public transport (LPT) do not include variables attributable to the service operating program (SOP), that is the document showing lines, routes, stops, rides and related timetables. Therefore, by these tools it is not possible to take into account the impact, on the unit cost, of the different use of drivers and vehicles resulting from the number and time of the rides performed. This work, to overcome this important limitation proposes a modification, applicable to most existing models already including the other variables that most affect the cost. In particular, a statistical relationship has been built as a function of the descriptive variables of the SOP known to all, capable of providing a factor <em>K</em> that, multiplied by the value of the cost derived from any model, allows it to be corrected as a result of the specific characteristics of the SOP. The methodology developed is of general validity. The model built for the calculation of <em>K</em> has been calibrated on a regional LPT service offered in an area with weak demand. A specific recalibration would allow to use it in areas different in size, type and characteristics of transport demand and supply.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101670"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145579093","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":"Risk prevention and adaptation strategies for geographically complementary seaports and dry ports under intermodal interaction","authors":"Bi Wang , Canyou Wang , Haike Qiao , Qin Su","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101654","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101654","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Geographically complementary seaports and dry ports confront an elevated susceptibility to a spectrum of regular and disruption risks resulting from their unique geographical location and pivotal socioeconomic roles. Port authorities (PAs) respond to these challenges through preventive investments aimed at reducing the probability of risk occurrence and adaptive investments designed to mitigate the severity of consequences. This study develops a two-stage game-theoretic model to jointly examine these investment decisions, incorporating the dynamics of intermodal competition and cooperation between geographically complementary seaports and dry ports. The analysis reveals a bidirectional free-rider phenomenon, wherein seaports may underinvest in prevention while deriving benefits from the efforts of dry ports, and conversely, dry ports may depend on the adaptation implemented by seaports without contributing proportionally. Under intermodal competition, PAs compete for overlapping hinterland markets, incentivizing them to actively resolve risk uncertainties to strengthen competitive advantage. In cooperative settings, reduced market rivalry leads to a higher tolerance for unresolved uncertainties, prompting PAs to prioritize investments in risks characterized by lower uncertainty. The findings indicate that differentiated investment strategies may compromise the overall profitability of PAs. These findings offer managerial insights for decision-makers seeking to enhance port resilience and optimize resource allocation in port-hinterland system.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101654"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145364202","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":"Early-phase evaluation and screening of infrastructure investment projects using the analogy methodology","authors":"Hans Otto Hauger","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101637","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101637","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper presents the Analogy Method as a pragmatic approach to address the challenges of transportation planning, under the Norwegian government's extensive investment plan of 1308 billion NOK for infrastructure improvements during 2025–2036. The plan aims to foster mobility, regional development and environmental sustainability, necessitating efficient resource allocation that meets political objectives while permitting quantifiable evaluation of impacts. Traditional analytical methods often fall short due to data limitations and time constraints faced by decision-makers. In response, this study demonstrates the broader applicability of the Analogy Method within the transportation sector with an analysis of high-speed railway impacts on regional development in the Eidsvoll and Aurskog-Høland areas. Through the comparative analysis of known phenomena with emerging projects, the Analogy Method facilitates early cost/benefit predictions, offering a strategic tool for decision-makers under pressure. This paper explores the concept of generalised travel costs (GCs) in assessing socio-economic impacts and illustrates the resulting time savings, cost efficiency and clarity in evaluations. The article outlines the method's theoretical foundation and applies it to a case study of a proposed railway station project, aiming to elucidate both the economic profitability for society and the implications for broader planning practices. In addressing two key research questions – whether the Analogy Method can effectively predict socio-economic impacts in data-scarce environments and how its application increases understanding of project benefits and costs – this paper aspires to bridge theoretical insights with practical applications. The findings encourage further exploration of the Analogy Method's potential in transportation planning and its capacity to support informed, data-driven decision-making amidst the complexities of infrastructure development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101637"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145160063","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}
Gabriele D'Orso , Karyn Scerri , Maria Attard , Marco Migliore
{"title":"Exploring factors influencing e-scooter use in Mediterranean cities","authors":"Gabriele D'Orso , Karyn Scerri , Maria Attard , Marco Migliore","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101675","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101675","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>E-scooters, both private and shared, have emerged as popular micromobility options addressing first/last-mile issues, increasing accessibility and in some cases, complementing public transport and reducing car use. However, their rapid uptake presents regulatory and safety challenges, even in Mediterranean cities. This study examines e-scooter user and non-user perceptions in Malta and Palermo (Sicily), focusing on socio-demographic characteristics, travel behaviours, attitudes and perceptions of e-scooter as transport mode. Data were collected through an online survey in Malta and Palermo for adults over the age of 18. Results show that surveyed non-users are predominantly female, older people and individuals having children. Younger people are more likely to be frequent users as well as high-educated people (in Malta) and people living in the city centre (in Palermo). The perception of the quality of the e-scooter sharing and the perception of safety issues were found to significantly impact the frequency of use of shared e-scooters in Malta, while the perception of safety and self-perception of physical abilities were found significant in Palermo. These findings are discussed in relation to the specific characteristics of Mediterranean cities. This research fills gaps in understanding micromobility choices, offering insights and policy recommendations to enhance e-scooter safety and adoption in Mediterranean contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101675"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145690697","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":"New energy vehicle promotion, road transportation efficiency and regional economic growth: based on the PVAR approach","authors":"Cheng An , Jiang Guogang","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101667","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101667","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>New energy vehicle promotion (NEVP) is of considerable significance for improving road transportation efficiency (RTE) and promoting regional economic growth (REG). This study quantifies provincial RTE in China using panel data and employs a panel vector autoregression model to examine both static and dynamic relationships among NEVP, RTE, and REG. Through empirical measurement, it is found that the national RTE scores range between 0.80 and 0.86, exhibiting a non-monotonic trajectory. The eastern region recorded the highest average RTE of 0.86, while the central region showed the lowest, at 0.80. The northeastern region demonstrated the highest average NEVP at 8.31 %, whereas the western region had the lowest, at 2.73 %. According to REG indicators, the western region achieved the highest average annual GDP growth rate, reaching 9.18 %. The empirical analysis reveals that the relationship between NEVP and RTE is primarily characterized by mutual constraints. REG significantly facilitates NEVP, though with notable regional disparities: the promotive effect is stronger in both eastern and western regions compared to the central region. The marginal contribution of this study lies in employing the non-radial directional distance function to measure RTE, while integrating NEVP, RTE, and REG within a unified analytical framework for correlation analysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101667"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145525722","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}
Irina Di Ruocco , Filomena Mauriello , Francesca Pagliara
{"title":"Real estate market trends in Italy: the impact of High-Speed Rail on property prices","authors":"Irina Di Ruocco , Filomena Mauriello , Francesca Pagliara","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101662","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101662","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study fills a significant research gap by analysing the impact of High-Speed Rail (HSR) on various segments of the Italian real estate market, beyond the more widely studied residential market, extending to commercial, industrial, and manufacturing properties. The methodology is based on the analysis of a panel dataset of 13 stations from the \"Grandi Stazioni\" project from 2006 to 2022, applying Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE). The originality of this study lies in the observation of the effect of HSR on multiple real estate market segments across the entire Italian network, making a direct comparison with other European HSRs and with China. The results show that, in line with studies, the presence of HSR increases the value of residential properties, while the effect on commercial property prices varies, as they depend more on economic than social factors. Shops and warehouses benefit significantly from better connections, but house prices vary more based on proximity to the station or other intermodal hubs. Property values decrease by 5 % when HSR stations are located in or adjacent to commercial areas, which may indicate a shift in the market. Warehouse values increase by 5.2 %, demonstrating greater demand for high-quality logistics space, while laboratories values decrease by 1.6 %. These findings provide some important policy suggestions for improving investment in high-speed rail, including local land use planning for property zoning around stations, and for considering improving physical accessibility to stations and strategic urban planning.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101662"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145417949","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}
Michael Tsatsaronis , Agapi Stergiouli , George Vaggelas
{"title":"ESG disclosure as a proxy of port corporate communication and sustainable management strategy: An LDA approach","authors":"Michael Tsatsaronis , Agapi Stergiouli , George Vaggelas","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101680","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101680","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The contemporary port industry faces intense competition, compelling port authorities and operators to enhance efficiency and effectiveness as proxies for competitiveness. Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG) schemes have recently emerged as a means for ports to create value beyond core activities, engaging broader stakeholder groups. ESG encompasses environmental, social, and governance factors influencing a company's value creation and competitiveness. This paper examines the role of ESG reporting in enhancing corporate communication and sustainable strategic management in the port industry, focusing on case studies of the Piraeus Port Authority S.A. and Thessaloniki Port Authority the backbone of the Greek port system. Utilizing an innovative quantitative content analysis model, Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), the study analyzes sustainability reports from 2019 to 2023. The findings reveal a shift towards more integrated and proactive sustainability strategies, with increased stakeholder engagement and digital communication. This study underscores the critical role of ESG reporting in shaping corporate communication and sustainable strategic management, highlighting the need for ongoing research to address evolving challenges and opportunities. Also, it unveils the aiming of ESG strategies of the two major Greek ports under the light of the engagement of private investors/port operators. As ports navigate the complexities of the modern business environment, embracing robust ESG practices will be essential for fostering long-term value creation and maintaining competitive advantage, especially in the Greek pot industry in which ESG adoption is at its early stages.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101680"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145624158","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}
Haoning Xi , John D. Nelson , Corinne Mulley , David A. Hensher , Chinh Ho , Camila Balbontin
{"title":"Addressing transport disadvantages in regional and rural areas through integrated mobility services","authors":"Haoning Xi , John D. Nelson , Corinne Mulley , David A. Hensher , Chinh Ho , Camila Balbontin","doi":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101650","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.retrec.2025.101650","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper explores mobility barriers and the impact of transport disadvantage on vulnerable individuals (such as the elderly, disabled, and low-income) in regional and rural areas. Qualitative analysis is conducted using the data collected from community group discussions in three regional towns in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, and identifies a significant gap in the literature concerning the potential for integrated mobility solutions to address mobility barriers of the transport-disadvantaged in regional and rural settings. Our findings highlight the need to strive for the “gold standard” including better infrastructure, integration of services, increased safety, comfort, and convenience, and greater availability, affordability, and flexibility of mobility services. The insights from the discussions suggest that integrated mobility solutions, have significant potential to ameliorate these barriers, improve the quality of life and promote social inclusion for rural populations. The paper provides policy implications on improving the appeal and adoption of integrated mobility solutions more generally in regional and rural settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47810,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Economics","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 101650"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145333999","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}