Publikation
Public Transport in Rural Areas: Enabler or Disenabler of Mobility?
Leah Württemberger; Sabine Janzen
In: Proceedings of Wirtschaftsinformatik 2024. Internationale Tagung Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI-2024), 9/2024.
Zusammenfassung
Public transport can be a sustainable and efficient way to provide mobility. However, its use is declining while the number of car owners is escalating. Previous research overlooks the dual nature of public transport in rural areas, as it can be both a mobility enabler and disenabler, and the question of how digitalisation can influence this is also not sufficiently considered. This paper attempts to fill this gap through a comprehensive literature review, including the consideration of regional characteristics and system design. For this purpose, 21 papers were analysed and the challenges and opportunities for improving public transport in rural areas were identified. The findings underscore the need for holistic approaches integrating technological, organizational, and societal dimensions to maximize the benefits of rural public transport and address mobility challenges effectively.