Author: Yu Nie
Date published: June 2017
Research commissioned by: Northwestern University
Why did we select this research?
What is the impact of ride-sourcing on the taxi industry and explore where, when and how taxis can compete more effectively in China? This paper deals with this question.
Key findings:
- If the distance is very short (< 50 feet), we conclude that the taxis did not move much, and hence the segment between the two points is discarded.
- A dedicated service fleet with exclusive street-hailing access will continue to co-exist with ride-sourcing and that regulations are needed to ensure this market operate properly.
Reference:
Nie, Y. M. (2017). How can the taxi industry survive the tide of ridesourcing? Evidence from Shenzhen, China. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 79, 242-256. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0968090X17301018.
