Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and sustainable transport policy transfer: an analysis of the approaches in five western countries and China

Despite the growing interest, little is known about how MaaS can be learned and transferred as a new transport solution between different countries. Given the socioeconomic characteristics, different regions may perceive and implement MaaS differently. In developing countries, where the development of MaaS is at an early stage, there are more questions about how to adopt MaaS. By studying five Western countries (America, Australia, Finland, Sweden and the UK) and China, this research aims to understand how MaaS transfer can be successful in different contexts, particularly in China. This research adopts a qualitative approach by collecting data from one-to-one semistructured interviews with Western and Chinese MaaS experts. A 6D structure derived from the Dolowitz and Marsh model is applied as the policy transfer analytical framework. A thematic analysis method is used, and the research combines inductive and deductive approaches with themes determined by the framework and codes generated from the data. Overall, the main drives for MaaS implementation are eagerness for sustainability, travel behaviour change, emerging technology changing the scene, investment and profits driven, social benefits and transport inclusivity and various platforms for knowledge exchange. The factor of transport projects as an image of success can be influential in Chinese cities. The government and public sectors, private companies and academic institutions all have a role to play in MaaS. MaaS is often transferred as programs and concepts, but due to the unique characteristics of each country or city, MaaS can be implemented differently. In terms of the direction, MaaS has been transferred from Scandinavian countries to other developed countries. Developing countries are also learning lessons. Regionally, the directions can vary significantly. The six studied countries have shown mixed results. While some MaaS projects or trials in each country have been fully implemented, some are partial or incomplete.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.14264/aa93f3c
• Supplemental Notes:
  • PhD thesis
• Authors:
  • Kong, W
• Publication Date: 2023-11

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• Pagination: 1 file

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Data analysis; Data collection; Demand responsive transportation; Evaluation; Policy; Sustainable transportation
• Uncontrolled Terms: International comparison; Interviews; Sustainable transport; United Kingdm
• Geographic Terms: Australia; China; Finland; Sweden
• ATRI Terms: Data analysis; Demand responsive transport; Evaluation; International comparison; Interview; Policy; Sustainable transport
• ITRD Terms: 6471: Analysis (math); 1157: Demand responsive transport; 9020: Evaluation (assessment); 8122: USA
• Subject Areas: Policy; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

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• Created Date: Feb 6 2024 9:05AM