Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour最新文献

{"title":"The trapped driver phenomenon: risky driving intention among professional drivers in Bangladesh — evidence from an extended job demands-resources model","authors":"Mahbub Hassan,&nbsp;Turjoy Das Turjo,&nbsp;Md Kamrul Islam,&nbsp;Muhammad Muhitur Rahman","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103789","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103789","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Professional bus and truck drivers are disproportionately involved in severe road crashes in Bangladesh, yet limited evidence explains how work conditions contribute to fatigue-driven exhaustion and unsafe driving intentions. This study develops and tests an extended Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) model to examine how occupational demands and resources shape fatigue-driven exhaustion and risky driving intention among professional drivers. Four demands were examined: shift duration and trip quotas, owner and dispatcher pressure, economic vulnerability, and owner-driver power imbalance. Four resources were assessed: rest stop availability, fatigue risk awareness and training, union and peer social support, and perceived regulatory enforcement. Data were collected through a face-to-face, enumerator-assisted survey of 439 professional bus and truck drivers across five major transport corridors in Bangladesh and analyzed using PLS-SEM and IPMA. The model explained 67.8% of fatigue-driven exhaustion and 42.5% of risky driving intention. Economic vulnerability and shift duration with trip quotas were the strongest demand predictors, while rest stop availability and fatigue risk awareness were the most important protective resources. Fatigue-driven exhaustion was the strongest predictor of risky driving intention, indicating that unsafe intentions are closely linked to cumulative occupational strain. The findings suggest that driver fatigue is shaped by income insecurity, scheduling pressure, limited control, inadequate recovery opportunities, and weak institutional support. The study interprets the trapped driver condition as a context-specific expression of the JD-R health impairment pathway and highlights the need for coordinated policies on wage protection, scheduling accountability, rest infrastructure, fatigue training, enforcement, and driver support.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"122 ","pages":"Article 103789"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148844579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transforming virtual processes into thoughtful services: smart charging service applications and behavioral EV range anxiety reduction","authors":"Tai-Wei Chang,&nbsp;Cheng-Ze Hung","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103769","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103769","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is essential for low-carbon transport transitions, yet range anxiety remains a key behavioral barrier to their sustained use. Smart charging applications are being promoted more widely, but empirical evidence on their effectiveness in mitigating range anxiety is still limited. Drawing upon Process Virtualization Theory and Expectation Confirmation Theory, this study develops a behavioral framework to examine how interaction quality and expectation-related mechanisms in these applications influence EV users' range anxiety. Data were collected via a two-stage survey with identity-code matching among EV users. The results show that virtualized interaction processes play a dominant role in shaping users' range anxiety, while expectation confirmation exhibits no significant mitigating effect. These findings provide policy-relevant insights for smart charging service design, highlighting the critical role of high-quality digital interactions in overcoming barriers to EV adoption.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"122 ","pages":"Article 103769"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148732132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Seeing the road, shaping the path: drivers' gaze strategies and lateral control on curves","authors":"A. Karimi,&nbsp;E. Ardusso,&nbsp;A. Portera,&nbsp;M. Bassani","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103771","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103771","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Drivers adopt different gaze strategies to manage steering through curves. However, most research has examined only some of these strategies separately, rather than analysing how drivers select among them and how these choices affect vehicle control. This study explores how road- and driver-related factors influence gaze strategy choices during horizontal curve negotiation in a simulator, and how the chosen strategy relates to lateral control performance. Thirty licensed drivers operated a fixed-base simulator on two-lane rural roads under daytime, clear weather conditions. A factorial design included variables such as curve radius, curve direction, sight obstruction, and the presence or absence of road markings and post-mounted delineators. Eye movements were recorded, and for each curve, gaze behaviour was classified into one of four strategies: tangent point (TP), future path (FP), fixed point (FXP), and external (EX). A panel-data mixed logit model assessed how infrastructure and driver attributes influenced the likelihood of each strategy. Subsequently, linear mixed-effects models examined how gaze strategy and road-related factors affected the mean lateral position, its standard deviation, and mean speed. FP was the most prevalent strategy, while curve geometry, markings, delineators, and driver experience influenced the relative utilisation of TP, FXP, and EX. TP and FP correlated with smaller mean lateral positions and less variability, whereas FXP, especially in the presence of delineators, produced larger deviations on left-hand curves and the greatest variability. EX was more common among experienced drivers and maintained lateral stability similar to TP and FP. Gaze strategy did not significantly influence mean speed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"122 ","pages":"Article 103771"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148732136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"Cognitive and contextual determinants of helmet use among shared E-bike riders: An integrated choice and latent variable (ICLV) approach","authors":"Yubing Zheng,&nbsp;Yuye Pan,&nbsp;Yang Ma,&nbsp;Said M. Easa,&nbsp;Yiik Diew Wong,&nbsp;Buyi Zhao,&nbsp;Zhongxiang Feng","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103790","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103790","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid expansion of shared e-bike services in China presents a critical road safety concern, as helmet use among riders remains inconsistent. Unlike private e-bike riders, shared e-bike users face distinct contextual factors, yet the determinants of their helmet use behavior remain under-researched. This study developed an Integrated Choice and Latent Variable (ICLV) model to examine the effects of cognitive perceptions and situational contexts on helmet use. Data were collected via an online scenario-based stated preference survey of 415 shared e-bike users in China. The sample consisted of 214 females and 201 males, who reported a mean age of 25.64 years and using shared e-bikes at least once per month over the past three months. The model integrated socio-demographic characteristics, riding experience, cognitive constructs (perceived usefulness, perceived invulnerability, and risk perception), and contextual attributes. The results showed that younger and infrequent riders, as well as those without a private helmet, were less likely to use a helmet. Greater perceived helmet usefulness and higher risk perception both increased the likelihood of helmet use. Hot and sunny weather reduced helmet use, while rainy conditions and heavy traffic in bicycle lanes increased it. Penalties showed a nonlinear effect on helmet use, with the strongest marginal deterrent effect observed at low fine levels (0–20 CNY). Moreover, poor physical conditions of shared helmets significantly discouraged usage. These findings could provide a basis for targeted management strategies and interventions, which may help policymakers effectively improve helmet compliance, and enhance the safety and sustainability of shared e-bike services.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"122 ","pages":"Article 103790"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148844576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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 systematic review of mobility-as-a-service (MaaS): user profiles, app features, persuasive design and user interactions with MaaS","authors":"Célia Vancaemelbecke,&nbsp;Ravisha Prakash,&nbsp;Céline Lemercier,&nbsp;Loïc Caroux","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103746","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103746","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platforms aim to integrate various modes of transportation into a single digital interface that allows users to plan, book, and pay for trips. To foster adoption and encourage sustainable mobility behaviors, MaaS services must be adapted to the diverse needs and expectations of users. This systematic review, conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, synthesizes current evidence across five core dimensions: user profiles, app features, persuasive design strategies, user interactions, and contexts of use. Findings indicate that MaaS tends to attract younger adults, urban residents, highly educated individuals, and those who are already familiar with multimodal or shared transport systems. Core functionalities that users value most include real-time information, integrated ticketing, booking capabilities, route planning, and personalization features. Among these, real-time updates and seamless payment processes are considered particularly critical for user satisfaction. Although persuasive design elements are frequently mentioned to encourage behavioral change, their actual effectiveness remains largely untested due to a lack of empirical evaluation. Commuting emerges as the dominant use case for MaaS, though the literature also highlights potential in leisure, tourism, and social contexts. Future studies should focus on evaluating persuasive strategies in real-world MaaS applications, expanding understanding of rural users, and exploring user journey dynamics across various contexts. Addressing these gaps is essential to developing more effective and user-centered MaaS platforms that support sustainable urban mobility transitions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"122 ","pages":"Article 103746"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148638928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"The influence of metacognitive beliefs and awareness on driving anxiety and attention in older adults","authors":"Steven Love,&nbsp;Kayla B. Stefanidis","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103757","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103757","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Driving is a cognitively demanding task that may become more challenging with age-related changes in physical and cognitive functioning. These changes may lead to greater experiences of anxiety in some older adults, which could subsequently impact attention whilst driving. This study investigated the complex relationships between subjective cognitive decline, metacognition, driving anxiety, and self-reported attention in older drivers. A sample of 330 Australian drivers aged 60 years and over who self-reported recent driving-related decline completed an online survey. Correlational analyses revealed significant associations between metacognitive awareness, metacognitive beliefs, driving anxiety, and driving attention, while subjective cognitive decline exhibited small inconsistent relationships at the bivariate level. Structural equation modelling supported theoretical propositions and indicated that dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs and metacognitive awareness indirectly influenced attention regulation whilst driving, via the effects they had on driving anxiety. Subjective cognitive decline also indirectly affected attention regulation through the influence it had on increased dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs and reduced metacognitive awareness. Comparisons across demographic groups showed that older males reported higher metacognitive awareness and attention regulation compared to females, despite also reporting a greater perceived need to control thoughts. The findings suggest that metacognitive processes may play a role in the development and maintenance of driving anxiety and attentional control among older drivers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"122 ","pages":"Article 103757"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148638929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"Psychometric validation of the Motorcycle Rider Behaviour Questionnaire (MRBQ) among motorcycle delivery riders in China","authors":"Jiatong Guo,&nbsp;Long Sun,&nbsp;Weirong Tian","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103766","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103766","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>The Motorcycle Rider Behaviour Questionnaire (MRBQ) is a widely used tool for assessing motorcyclists' riding behaviour. However, its validity among motorcycle delivery riders and its association with crash risk remain unexplored. This study adapted the MRBQ for Chinese motorcycle delivery riders and evaluated its psychometric properties.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Six hundred motorcycle delivery riders (aged 20–40 years) completed the MRBQ, Chinese Motorcycle Rider Driving Violation Scale (CMRDV), Safety Attitudes Scale, and Multidimensional Traffic Locus of Control Scale (T-LOC). The psychometric structure of the MRBQ was examined using exploratory factor analysis (EFA; <em>n</em> = 300) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA; <em>n</em> = 300) on two independent subsamples.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The final 26-item Chinese MRBQ demonstrated satisfactory reliability. EFA and CFA confirmed a four-factor structure (traffic errors, speed violations, safety equipment, control errors). Convergent and discriminant validity were supported by MRBQ factors correlating in expected directions with established measures of riding violations, safety attitudes, and traffic locus of control. Known-group validity was acceptable, as the MRBQ distinguished between riders with and without prior crash involvement. Regression analysis indicated that speed violations and lower use of safety equipment were statistically associated with previous penalty points, while traffic errors and lower use of safety equipment were associated with self-reported crash involvement.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study provides preliminary psychometric support for a culturally adapted version of the MRBQ among Chinese motorcycle delivery riders, a largely understudied occupational group within the gig economy. Unlike prior adaptations, the present version incorporated delivery-specific behavioural content rather than relying solely on translation, enhancing its contextual relevance. The adapted scale may serve as a useful research instrument for identifying at-risk riding patterns and advancing traffic safety research in this growing workforce.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"122 ","pages":"Article 103766"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148732134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Identifying driving-related cognitive measures sensitive to varying doses of vaporised cannabis flower","authors":"K.B. Stefanidis,&nbsp;G.S. Larue,&nbsp;M.J. Summers,&nbsp;M.S. Horswill,&nbsp;A. Hill,&nbsp;K. Armstrong","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103777","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103777","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study aimed to identify cognitive measures sensitive to varying doses of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and to examine their relationships with oral fluid THC concentrations and driving measures among 59 medicinal cannabis patients (<em>M</em> age = 44 years, <em>SD</em> = 12). Participants attended four counterbalanced testing sessions in which they consumed either 10 mg, 20 mg or 30 mg of THC (dose sessions) or no cannabis (abstinent baseline session). Following administration, participants completed a battery of cognitive assessments, simulated driving tasks, and a hazard perception test. The results indicated that vaporised cannabis at a dose of 30 mg led to slower performance on Trail Making Tests A and B, highlighting the potential utility of these measures in detecting cannabis-induced effects on cognitive function. Further, while preliminary, the findings indicated that cannabis consumption at 30 mg increased the odds of colliding with a leading vehicle in the driving simulator, despite the use of compensatory strategies such as reducing speed and increasing headway distance. No other significant differences were observed in the remaining cognitive and driving-related measures. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"122 ","pages":"Article 103777"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148732139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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 hierarchy of psychological and behavioural needs for urban bicycle users in the age of autonomous vehicles","authors":"Alexander Gaio,&nbsp;Federico Cugurullo","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103773","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103773","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rise of autonomous vehicles (AVs) risks marginalising vulnerable road users such as bicycle users. This study addresses an identified research gap by providing rare empirical evidence from real-world AV shuttle environments and translating bicycle users' reported comfort, trust, acceptability, perceived safety, and behavioural needs into a practical planning framework. Using Likert-scale questionnaires based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour, Levels of Traffic Stress, and Bicycle User Classifications, associations between AV exposure, bicycle trips, and comfort were analysed. While data suggest comfort increased slightly with repeated AV exposure (Md = 4.00 to Md = 5.00), trust levels remained unchanged, suggesting limitations in communication. Site-level differences in perceived acceptability were consistent with differences in infrastructure and urban form, particularly for less confident “interested but concerned” bicycle users. A five-tiered hierarchy of bicycle user needs is proposed to guide regulators and planners: (1) Infrastructure &amp; Urban Form, (2) Communication &amp; Trust, (3) Safety &amp; Comfort, (4) Modal Integration, and (5) Transition Management. This framework ensures fundamental bicycle user needs are met and prevents mode subordination in AI-mediated transport systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"122 ","pages":"Article 103773"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148844577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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":"Shared micromobility and mental health: A systematic review of multidimensional outcomes and influencing factors","authors":"Yiwen Zhang,&nbsp;Yongping Zhang,&nbsp;Xiaohu Zhang,&nbsp;Haizhi Luo,&nbsp;Hui Kong","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103778","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103778","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Shared micromobility has emerged as a sustainable transport mode with the potential to promote mental health through everyday travel. This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 92 peer-reviewed studies to examine multidimensional mental health outcomes, the factors shaping these outcomes, and the pathways common to and unique to different micromobility modes. The review indicates that shared micromobility is generally associated with positive mental health outcomes, particularly psychological flourishing. However, evidence remains limited regarding mental disorders, cognitive health, and emerging modes such as shared e-bikes and e-scooters. These mental-health outcomes are jointly influenced by travel characteristics, user attributes, and built-environment conditions. Compared with non-shared micromobility, shared systems appear to influence mental health through common pathways, including physical activity, positive travel experiences, and social participation, while their distinctive service characteristics further shape accessibility, mobility autonomy, and everyday urban experiences. Building on these findings, this review proposes an integrated pathway framework linking multidimensional mental-health outcomes to travel characteristics, user attributes, and environmental contexts. The framework distinguishes direct evidence specific to shared micromobility from theoretically transferable pathways grounded in common behavioral and environmental exposures, providing a conceptual basis for future research, mental-health-oriented transport planning, and sustainable urban mobility policy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"122 ","pages":"Article 103778"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148844580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}