Effective and well-connected public transport and shared mobility are crucial in the sustainable mobility transition in Luxembourg. Therefore, this research aims to provide an insightful view of...Show moreEffective and well-connected public transport and shared mobility are crucial in the sustainable mobility transition in Luxembourg. Therefore, this research aims to provide an insightful view of carsharing in Luxembourg by initially looking into the existing literature on its definition and how it relates to public transport networks. Following that, questionnaires and interviews investigate the drivers and limitations of carsharing and how strategically placed carsharing stations can enhance public transport networks in Luxembourg. This study contributes to the ongoing discussion of a current theme, which is the need for the deployment of shared mobility in an agenda to reduce the environmental impacts of private vehicles. This paper trusts that the suggested outcome can be helpful for local authorities, policymakers and carsharing providers in Luxembourg and beyond by providing a critical assessment of its current agenda and the potential risk of carsharing replacing rather than enhancing public transport networks in Luxembourg.Show less
China’s economic success over the past decades has led to a massive increase in private car consumption. Even though this rise in private car use has positive societal effects, it is favorable to...Show moreChina’s economic success over the past decades has led to a massive increase in private car consumption. Even though this rise in private car use has positive societal effects, it is favorable to limit the consumption of private cars from an environmental point of view. For instance, because private cars cause a large amount of carbon emissions. One way to reduce private car use is by adopting shared cars. Earlier studies showed that consumers portray a positive attitude towards shared cars, but adoption rates remain low. To help the promotion of carsharing, this thesis has studied what values Chinese consumers create when using a car sharing service. This was done by distributing a qualitative questionnaire among mostly Chinese university students and analyzing the results by using the theory of consumption values. The findings of this survey showed that functional and emotional values are the most salient considerations for using shared cars. With regards to functional values, a car sharing service should be convenient, low-cost, and of high quality. To enhance emotional values, shared cars should be safe and hygienic, and provide freedom for users to go wherever they would want to go. The findings of this thesis show that the theory of consumption values is applicable to analyze consumption behavior within the sharing economy. Practically, the findings of this thesis also allow car sharing service providers to improve and promote their offerings.Show less
