New Mobility Opportunities in a Rural Context
University | Montana State University |
Principal Investigators | Natalie Villwock-Witte |
PI Contact Information | • (505) 340-3570, n.villwockwitte@montana.edu Western Transportation Institute |
Funding Source(s) (Amounts provided by each agency or organization) |
Small Urban and Rural Livability Center – SURLC UTC |
Total Project Cost | $35,001 |
Agency ID or Contract Number |
SURLC |
End Date | Dec 2018 |
Abstract
Brief Description of Research Project | Shared automobile services such as Uber and Lyft are becoming more popular in urban areas. However, these transportation options may also be appealing in rural areas, especially to people with limited mobility or without a personal vehicle. Recently, companies like Liberty and Chariot have begun offering ridesharing services in rural areas. This project will explore the components of ridesharing business models and how they relate to rural applications. The project will also include a case study of current ridesharing providers in rural areas to look at implementation challenges and opportunities. |
Implementation of Research Outcomes (or why not implemented) | |
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Web Links | New Mobility Opportunities in a Rural Context |