Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eastsj.2025.100175
Mustika Sari, Reni Dian Octaviani, Nursery Alfaridi Nasution, Muhammad Fadhia Adam Muzakki, Tsabita Malika, Olfebri
This paper investigates how Skytrain's service quality, facilities, and accessibility impact passenger satisfaction by examining the role of passenger mobility. The goal is to enhance the airport's competitiveness and brand recognition by offering insights for airport management to improve customer experience and Skytrain services.
Information was collected from 100 individuals through a quantitative research approach. Structured questionnaires were administered to Skytrain users, and Smart PLS analysis was conducted to identify the correlations among variables.
The results reveal that passenger satisfaction is significantly influenced by facilities, accessibility, and mobility. Furthermore, facilities and accessibility have a direct impact on passenger mobility, making them essential in ensuring smooth airport travel Service quality was found to adversely influence passenger mobility, and it fails to mediate the linkage between service quality and passenger satisfaction.
This represents a highly significant finding with regard to terms of using managerial techniques to improve Skytrain services, especially facilities and accessibility which should enhance the experience and mobility of passengers. In the future, it's important to address any concerns about service quality for a hassle-free travel experience.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-24DOI: 10.1016/j.eastsj.2025.100174
Taslim Bahar, Ratnasari Ramlan
This study examines the role of user satisfaction in explaining the modal shift from urban minibuses to motorcycle taxis in Palu, a secondary city in Indonesia. Applying the SERVQUAL framework and survey data from 300 respondents, five service quality dimensions—comfort, accessibility, safety, travel time, and tariff—were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Findings show that travel time and accessibility are the strongest predictors of satisfaction, while comfort plays a lesser role, especially among motorcycle taxi users. This reflects a behavioral trade-off, where speed and convenience outweigh physical comfort. The validated model confirms the reliability of the adapted SERVQUAL constructs (CR > 0.70; AVE >0.50), supporting their use in urban transport research. Theoretically, the study presents user satisfaction as a key factor in modal shift behavior. Practically, it emphasizes the need for transport policies that recognize informal mobility and respond to structural service gaps in under-resourced urban contexts.
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eastsj.2025.100172
Late Ravibabu Manchala , Sasmita Sahu , Md Absar Alam
The paper traces the status of various modes in 1947 and the role British rule played in evolution of these modes. The discussion then traces important policies followed in various modes in the country since 1947 and how they shaped the growth of each mode of transport. The paper brings out the efforts made in implementing an integrated transport policy across the country. It also highlights the failure in implementing an integrated transport policy by giving major areas of failure. Finally, the paper concludes by mapping the main idea behind policy aspects and outcome of the same and by giving the broad contours of the future policy directions stating that in the Indian context instead of a tightly integrated transport policy it would be better to provide a level playing field across all the modes and enable the modes to develop in the marketplace.
{"title":"Integrated transport policy in India– an elusive goal","authors":"Late Ravibabu Manchala , Sasmita Sahu , Md Absar Alam","doi":"10.1016/j.eastsj.2025.100172","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eastsj.2025.100172","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The paper traces the status of various modes in 1947 and the role British rule played in evolution of these modes. The discussion then traces important policies followed in various modes in the country since 1947 and how they shaped the growth of each mode of transport. The paper brings out the efforts made in implementing an integrated transport policy across the country. It also highlights the failure in implementing an integrated transport policy by giving major areas of failure. Finally, the paper concludes by mapping the main idea behind policy aspects and outcome of the same and by giving the broad contours of the future policy directions stating that in the Indian context instead of a tightly integrated transport policy it would be better to provide a level playing field across all the modes and enable the modes to develop in the marketplace.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100131,"journal":{"name":"Asian Transport Studies","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100172"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145519428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eastsj.2025.100171
Xiaohui Ye , Masayuki Sato
Aligned with China's 2030 carbon neutrality goal, this study investigates key factors influencing private car users' intentions to switch toward public transportation in the Yangtze River Delta. Utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM), the research examines both transportation modes' direct and indirect (via identification with public transportation) effects of quality attribute evaluations—psychological benefits, economic costs, environmental impacts, safety, and convenience. Results reveal that favorable evaluations of public transportation significantly enhance switch intentions, with psychological benefits exerting the most substantial positive direct effect. Conversely, positive evaluations of private cars notably reduce switch intentions, especially regarding environmental impacts. While indirect effects mediated by user identification are statistically significant, their impact is weaker than direct evaluations, highlighting the predominant role of direct quality attribute assessments in travel mode decisions. Policy recommendations include enhancing the psychological experiences of public transportation and raising awareness of environmental costs related to private cars, thus supporting China's sustainable transportation objectives.
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eastsj.2025.100164
Chattraporn Yingsom Means , Sorawit Narupiti
This study addresses the challenge of implementing new mobility concepts like Mobility as a Service (MaaS) in car-dominant societies such as Thailand. Employing an exploratory qualitative approach and Multi-Level Perspective framework, we analyze the impact of the existing automobility regime on MaaS potential in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. The findings reveal landscape developments that reinforce car-centric transportation systems but also identify dynamics and mechanisms that could facilitate a transition towards MaaS. The study proposes interventions to encourage a shift away from private vehicle use and promote MaaS adoption, emphasizing the need for effective governance strategies. By filling a knowledge gap in understanding the interaction between automobility and emerging mobility concepts in Thailand, this research contributes valuable insights for both transport studies and socio-technical transition research. It highlights the challenges and opportunities for new mobility concepts in Southeast Asia contexts, underscoring the importance of policy interventions in steering the transition towards more sustainable mobility solutions.
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Integrating emerging mobility services into existing transportation systems presents significant challenges. This study introduces an innovative mobility service model that combines Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) technology with low-speed autonomous vehicles to enhance mobility and improve first- and last-mile connectivity through on-demand, door-to-door services. To evaluate the feasibility of this model in a developed urban environment, VISSIM simulations were conducted, focusing on reallocating time and space resources at critical signalized intersections within the studied network. The analysis explored various configurations for PRT-dedicated lanes—including mid-roadway, roadside, and one-way layouts—and tested different signal timing strategies at two intersections in Kasugai, Japan. The findings highlight an optimal integration plan that ensures efficient PRT operations while minimizing disruptions to overall traffic flow. By aligning infrastructure design and signal control with the specific requirements of emerging mobility systems, this study addresses practical implementation challenges and provides actionable insights for deploying innovative mobility services.
{"title":"Integrating personal rapid transit system at signalized intersections: Designing, simulation, and implication","authors":"Lanhang Ye , Toshiyuki Yamamoto , Takayuki Anamoto , Kazuyuki Umiguchi , Takayuki Morikawa","doi":"10.1016/j.eastsj.2025.100168","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eastsj.2025.100168","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Integrating emerging mobility services into existing transportation systems presents significant challenges. This study introduces an innovative mobility service model that combines Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) technology with low-speed autonomous vehicles to enhance mobility and improve first- and last-mile connectivity through on-demand, door-to-door services. To evaluate the feasibility of this model in a developed urban environment, VISSIM simulations were conducted, focusing on reallocating time and space resources at critical signalized intersections within the studied network. The analysis explored various configurations for PRT-dedicated lanes—including mid-roadway, roadside, and one-way layouts—and tested different signal timing strategies at two intersections in Kasugai, Japan. The findings highlight an optimal integration plan that ensures efficient PRT operations while minimizing disruptions to overall traffic flow. By aligning infrastructure design and signal control with the specific requirements of emerging mobility systems, this study addresses practical implementation challenges and provides actionable insights for deploying innovative mobility services.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100131,"journal":{"name":"Asian Transport Studies","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100168"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145099057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eastsj.2025.100169
Takako Tomita , Yuya Imamura , Shuichi Ohori
This study analyzes the preferences of potential users regarding Japan’s new ride-hailing services, introduced in April 2024 under a non-competitive framework designed to avoid competing with the taxi industry. These services are predominantly operated by local taxi companies and are only available during limited hours. However, their preferences within this regulatory setting remain unclear. We consider the interaction between the regulation and the preferences. Best-worst scaling was used to understand preferences related to service attributes such as fare, driver information, and availability. We found that driver information is highly valued, with a preference for daytime availability and time-based pricing over dynamic pricing. Pricing affects adoption rates. Time-based pricing and fare reductions for additional passengers are seen as ways to increase usage. Furthermore, the findings indicated a preference for rides with fewer passengers, partly due to privacy concerns and discomfort associated with sharing rides with others.
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eastsj.2025.100165
Wahidul Sheikh , Khandaker Rasel Hasan , Hasibul Islam , Mohtasim Billah
This study investigates the relationship between vessel characteristics, specifically vessel type (VT), vessel size (VS), and vessel turnaround time (VTT). By analyzing data from 173 vessels that called at Chittagong Port, this study employs nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis and Dunnett T3 post-hoc tests to examine the impact of VT and VS on VTT. The results reveal significant differences in VTT across different vessel types and sizes. These findings suggest that VT and VS are critical factors influencing VTT, providing a novel theoretical framework for analyzing port performance. The study proposes that port authorities should consider vessel characteristics when formulating policies and allocating resources to ensure overall port efficiency. The proposed framework offers a valuable tool for future research and practical applications in port management, facilitating informed decision-making to enhance port efficiency.
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eastsj.2025.100159
Dinh Vinh Man Nguyen , Anh Tuan Vu , Veerle Ross , Tom Brijs , Geert Wets , Kris Brijs
Along with the sharp increase in motorcycles over the past two decades, traffic crashes with small-displacement motorcycles have become a significant health concern in Vietnam. This study aimed to define practical safety countermeasures for enhancing road traffic safety for motorcycle users (both motorcycle riders and pillion passengers) in Vietnam. To that purpose, a qualitative study design was implemented, including a series of focus group discussions and in-depth interviews based on a semi-structured format with stakeholders involved in motorcyclist safety. The participants of the focus group discussions include motorcycle riders, automobile drivers, bicycle/e-bike riders, motorcycle trainers, and policymakers to define countermeasures to enhance traffic safety for motorcycle riders from the viewpoints of different road user groups and the local authorities. Besides, in-depth interviews were conducted with traffic police officers to define the essential and urgent solutions for reducing traffic crashes related to motorcyclists. The solutions for the leading risky behaviors of motorcyclists include tactical and operational strategies for motorcycle riders. Countermeasures for regulators and authorities to reduce the leading risky behaviors include engineering interventions, enforcement solutions, and education and training countermeasures. Strategies to avoid collisions when motorcyclists ride in pairs or groups include strategies for attitude change of motorcycle riders when riding, the behaviors motorcyclists should have when riding in pairs or in groups, and the appropriate riding skills for motorcyclists while riding in pairs or groups. Innovative strategies for enhancing motorcycle rider safety include strategies for motorcycle users and strategies for regulators and authorities. Providing hazard avoidance training for motorcyclists is the most significant and urgent solution that participants suggested for Vietnamese regulators and authorities in enhancing motorcycle users’ safety. These findings imply that the riding training programs for motorcycle riders need to be adjusted and updated by traffic safety authorities, primarily focusing on hazard avoidance training to improve traffic safety for road users in general and motorcycle riders in particular.
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eastsj.2025.100160
Marie Danielle V. Guillen, Edieser Dela Santa
Using the lens of intersectional equity, the paper investigates the role of walking tours as a means of advocating for better pedestrian experience and local tourism appreciation. Due to the exploratory nature of the study, a qualitative case study approach using document analysis was adopted. The case of advocacy walks such as Jane's Walk, and local tourism walks such as the school-led tourism walk in the urban settings of the Philippines was explored. The findings show how the context and the social processes involved in walking tours influence intersecting effects of age, disability, and gender but are not generally considered in itinerary planning. The paper concludes that walking using Crenshaw's intersectionality approach could be applied to amplify the advocacy and could be utilized as an initial tool for neighborhood recreation and tourism appreciation and notes the value of a qualitative approach for the needed policy and planning change.
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