Samkørsel i Danmark - Fremtidens mobilitetsform?

Abstract

Does carpooling have a potential as a future form of mobility, and how can the share of carpooling be increased in Denmark are questions that are answered in this paper. This is done through a literature study, a cluster analysis made from a questionnaire survey, focus group interviews and an analysis of data from the Danish carpooling service nabogo. The results from this paper indicate that carpooling has a potential in Denmark as a future form of mobility as the Danes states a susceptibility to new mobility forms and awareness of the advantages carpooling offers in terms of its reduced impact on the climate and environment. Carpooling is mainly used for leisure trips, meaning there is an underutilized potential to increase the modal share of carpooling used for commuting to and from work and education. Anyhow, carpooling requires a critical mass which can be achieved in several workplaces as these create a common destination for many employees. An example of this is a project with the Danish carpooling service nabogo, which has shown a high completion rate compared to previous Danish studies.

This study conclude that carpooling is primarily used by the younger generation why it might postpone or reduce the need for a car or reduce the use of public transport in favor of carpooling. Carpooling is mainly related to metropolitan areas and is likewise regarded as an urban phenomenon meaning carpooling may have an underutilized potential in rural areas. To utilize this potential, this paper suggests that it is important to promote knowledge of carpooling to increase the use.