Factors Affecting Drivers to Participate in a Carpooling to Public Transport Service

Several studies have focused on understanding travelers’ attitudes and characteristics toward using carpooling services. However, few of these the driver’s behavior services that are organized to feed public transport. This research investigates willingness drivers accept a ride, as part their trip, to/from transport stations (i.e., rail, tram metro). Data from EU project Ride2Rail used, for which survey (n = 327) was conducted in EU27 UK. Fisher’s exact chi-square tests used explore relationships between drivers/non-drivers explanatory variables. A binary logit model is developed estimate likelihood driver station. The results show delay, convenience, residence location, security number passengers influence drivers’ decision private vehicle Findings provide concrete recommendations regarding planning successful service. “recruit” become significant, concept cannot be realized without them.