Affiliation:
1. Department of Mobility SINTEF Community Trondheim Norway
Abstract
AbstractThis study examines road user opinions regarding small modular autonomous electric vehicles, focusing on the differences between the elderly and non‐elderly populations in Norway. The data allowed for a comparison between 193 respondents under 65 years old and 208 respondents over 65 years old. The results highlighted significant differences between the two groups about the vehicles, their usability, and the likeliness of using them as public transport if implemented in the future. Traffic safety and personal security were found to be decisive aspects, for respondents over 65 years old being more worried about safety and security than their counterparts. Trust that the authorities will ensure the safe implementation of such vehicles in the current transportation system was also significantly different between the two groups, with the younger generations having more trust in the authorities than the older group. The results shed light on road user opinions about a small modular transport mode, particularly on those over 65 years old, indicating a need for research efforts to better identify how this new form of public transport should be implemented in the future to improve the mobility of all travellers and meet the needs of the seniors.
Publisher
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
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