Ride-hailing services can make travel easier for disadvantaged communities in low-density transit deserts

Li, Shengxiao, Zhai, Wei, Jiao, Junfeng and Wang, Chao (2022) Ride-hailing services can make travel easier for disadvantaged communities in low-density transit deserts. USApp – American Politics and Policy Blog (16 Jun 2022). Blog Entry.

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Abstract

Ride-hailing services are often seen as benefiting the middle classes and other well-off Americans. But can they also serve people living in low-density areas, especially those who do not own vehicles? In new research, Shengxiao (Alex) Li, Wei Zhai, Junfeng Jiao, and Chao (Kenneth) Wang examined how ride-hailing services have reshaped transportation across neighborhoods in Austin, Texas. They find that while ride-hailing services mainly serve those who live downtown, where transit services are available, they also have the potential to help people living in low-income and low-density neighborhoods, and those without vehicles.

Item Type:	Online resource (Blog Entry)
Official URL:	https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/
Additional Information:	© 2022 The Author
Divisions:	LSE
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HE Transportation and Communications H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races
Date Deposited:	23 Aug 2022 13:27
Last Modified:	11 Sep 2025 13:46
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/116363

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