Shared Electric Scooters and Urban Traffic Congestion: Analysis using SEM

Abstract

Urbanization has been accelerating rapidly, with cities emerging as key centres for economic activity, employment, and innovation. As urban populations continue to grow, there is an increasing need for effective planning and innovative mobility solutions to improve daily commuting. In many countries, shared e-scooters have been explored as a potential alternative to address rising traffic congestion. Against this backdrop, the present study seeks to answer the following research questions: (1) What factors influence the adoption of shared e-scooters in the urban context of Bangalore? (2) Among these factors, which ones play a more significant role in reducing the traffic congestion in Bangalore? In addition, the study highlights key research gaps identified through the literature, which may guide future investigations. Statistical analysis has been carried out using Jamovi (version 2.7.12). An effort has been made to identify and examine the factors that may contribute to the reduction in traffic congestion by using shared e-scooters.