Assessing carpooling drivers and barriers: Evidence from Bangkok, Thailand

Carpooling in times of crisis: Organizational identification as a safety belt

“…Research on carpooling shows the central importance of attitude ( Becker et al, 2017 , Tayakee, 2017 ) and trust ( Bachmann et al, 2018 ; Tsai et al, 2021 ) to promote carpooling.…”

“…On the societal level, carpooling significantly reduces traffic and air pollution in cities ( Kuntzky et al, 2013 ); at the individual level, it cuts costs and trips duration for users, as it can also reduce the number of cars on the road ( Wang et al, 2019 ). As highlighted by Tsai et al (2021) , carpooling itself is rather easy to access since carpoolers only require agreeing on a time and location to meet.…”

“…Considering individuals' attitudes towards carpooling as well as their level of trust towards the carpooling solution developed by their organization thus appears as essential to predict the actual carpooling practices ( Becker et al, 2017 ). Indeed, people might associate a set of risks with carpooling or might not be comfortable with the idea of commuting with someone they do not know ( Tsai et al, 2021 ).…”

“…As emphasized in research ( Tsai et al, 2021 ), one of the major obstacles to adopting carpooling is users' perceived risks. Perceived risks will significantly impact individuals' attitudes and trust towards carpooling solutions developed within their organization.…”

Carpooling Systems for Commuting among Teachers: An Expert Panel Analysis of Their Barriers and Incentives

“…Other positive effects of carpooling have been identified, such as increased productivity and morality of workers, and reduced stress from shared driving responsibilities [ 24 ]. However, psychological factors play important roles in adopting carpooling solutions [ 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 ]. Previous studies have identified some sociodemographic barriers, such as finding carpoolers with matching schedules, fear of sharing vehicles with strangers, and loss of freedom [ 29 , 30 , 31 ].…”