Shifting to sustainable micromobility: Understanding the factors influencing willingness to use e-scooters for campus-based travel of university students in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract E-scooters are experiencing a global rise in usage for urban micro-mobility, however, in Indonesia, their primary purpose is mostly for leisure activities. Notwithstanding legal constraints, the use of e-scooters for travel purposes is still predominantly lacking. The objective of this study is to gain insights into the attributes, movement behaviours, inclinations, and perspectives of prospective e-scooter riders, as well as their level of interest in utilising these vehicles for commuting inside the Universitas Islam Indonesia campus. A dataset consisting of information from 380 students was gathered and examined using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests of association, mean score analysis, and ordered probit models. The findings indicated that transportation on campus is predominantly dependent on motorised cars, accounting for 67 % of trips within a 2 kilometer radius. There were no significant factors observed that were linked to a propensity to use e-scooters. However, past experience with e-scooters was statistically significant for certain development scenarios. Male students were primarily influenced by factors such as discomfort during long distance journeys, inadequate infrastructure, and unfavourable weather conditions. In contrast, female students tended to prioritise the discomfort experienced when standing.