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. 2020 Oct 9;141:373–395. doi: 10.1016/j.tra.2020.09.016
1 How long have you been customer of DriveNow? less than 3 months

3–6 months
7–12 months
1–2 years
2–3 years
longer than 3 years
2 Are you a customer of another car sharing provider* (besides car2go and DriveNow)?


*e.g. Zipcar, Enterprise car club, Hiyacar
yes

no
3 How often do you use other car sharing providers (besides car2go and DriveNow)? more than once a day

once a day
4–6 days a week
1–3 days a week
every few weeks
once a month
once every 3 months
once every 6 months
once a year
never
4 How many cars do you currently own / lease in your household?*


*Please indicate the sum of the vehicles. Your household includes the people you live with and share your income.
0

1
2
3
4
5 or more
5 Please indicate the brand, model, year and fuel type of the vehicle you currently own / lease (e.g. BMW, 1 Series, 2012, P). Vehicle 1

brand
model
year
fuel type (D = diesel, P = petrol, E = electric, P = plug-in hybrid)
Please indicate the brand, model, year and fuel type of the vehicle you currently own / lease (e.g. BMW, 1 Series, 2012, P). Vehicle 2

brand
model
year
fuel type (D = diesel, P = petrol, E = electric, P = plug-in hybrid)
Please indicate the brand, model, year and fuel type of the vehicle you currently own / lease (e.g. BMW, 1 Series, 2012, P). Name the vehicle you use the most first. Vehicle 1

(Vehicle 2)
(Vehicle 3)
(Vehicle 4)
(Vehicle 5)
brand
model
year
fuel type (D = diesel, P = petrol, E = electric, P = plug-in hybrid)
6 Estimate how many miles you drive annually, on average, with this vehicle which you currently own / lease. Vehicle 1
Estimate how many miles you drive annually, on average, with these vehicles which you currently own / lease. Name the vehicle you use the most first. Vehicle 1

Vehicle 2
Estimate how many miles you drive annually, on average, with these vehicles which you currently own / lease. Name the vehicle you use the most first. Vehicle 1

(Vehicle 2)
(Vehicle 3)
(Vehicle 4)
(Vehicle 5)
7 In the year before you joined DriveNow, how many cars did you own / lease in your household?*


*Your household includes the people you live with and share your income.
0

1
2
3
4
5 or more
8 Please indicate the brand, model, year and fuel type of the vehicle you owned / leased before you joined DriveNow (i.e. BMW, 1 Series, 2012, P). Name the vehicle you use the most first. Vehicle 1

(Vehicle 2)
(Vehicle 3)
(Vehicle 4)
(Vehicle 5)
brand
model
year
fuel type (D = diesel, P = petrol, E = electric, P = plug-in hybrid)
Please indicate the brand, model, year and fuel type of the vehicle you owned / leased before you joined DriveNow (i.e. BMW, 1 Series, 2012, P). Name the vehicle you use the most first. Vehicle 1

(Vehicle 2)
(Vehicle 3)
(Vehicle 4)
(Vehicle 5)
brand
model
year
fuel type (D = diesel, P = petrol, E = electric, P = plug-in hybrid)
Please indicate the brand, model, year and fuel type of the vehicle you owned / leased before you joined DriveNow (i.e. BMW, 1 Series, 2012, P). Name the vehicle you use the most first. Vehicle 1

(Vehicle 2)
(Vehicle 3)
(Vehicle 4)
(Vehicle 5)
brand
model
year
fuel type (D = diesel, P = petrol, E = electric, P = plug-in hybrid)
9 Estimate how many miles you drove annually, on average, with the vehicle you owned / leased before you joined DriveNow. Vehicle 1
Estimate how many miles you drove annually, on average, with the vehicles you owned / leased before you joined DriveNow. Name the vehicle you use the most first. Vehicle 1

Vehicle 2
Estimate how many miles you drove annually, on average, with the vehicles you owned / leased before you joined DriveNow. Name the vehicle you use the most first. Vehicle 1

(Vehicle 2)
(Vehicle 3)
(Vehicle 4)
(Vehicle 5)
10 Did you get rid any vehicle/s due to the additional mobility provided by DriveNow? No, I have not got rid of a vehicle

Yes, definitely because of the availability of DriveNow
Yes, partly because of the availability of DriveNow
Yes, partly because of the availability of DriveNow and other car sharing services (Zipcar, Uber…)
Yes, partly because of the availability of DriveNow and the availability of other sharing systems (bike sharing…)
I got rid of a vehicle but NOT because of DriveNow
11 How important was DriveNow to the decision to reduce the number of vehicles in your household? very important

important
not so important
not important at all
12 Why did you reduce the number of vehicles in your household? (multiple answers possible) environmental concerns

car sharing is sufficient for my needs
costs
scarce parking space
car was broken
good public transport infrastructure
good cycling infrastructure
change of family situation
job change
change of residence
13 Are you planning to buy a new (or used) vehicle in the next 5 years? yes

no
maybe
14 Will this vehicle be an additional vehicle or replace another vehicle in your household? additional vehicle

replacement vehicle
15 Since I've been a member of DriveNow, I drive (based on my total driving distance with cars) in total… much more than before

more than before
the same as before
less than before
much less than before
I changed my behaviour, but not because of DriveNow / SHARE NOW
16 To what extent has DriveNow contributed to the reduction of your total miles driven?

very strong
strong
little
not at all
17 How important was DriveNow for the increase in your total miles driven? very important

important
not so important
not important at all
18 Did you buy a vehicle because of DriveNow? (Please choose the answer that works best) no I did not buy a vehicle

yes, and because of DriveNow
yes, but not because of DriveNow
19 Why or how did DriveNow influence you when purchasing an additional vehicle? I liked the DriveNow vehicle, so I wanted to own one

I realised that I need my own car. DriveNow was not enough to fulfill my needs.
other reason (please explain):
20 In the following paragraph, we ask you some questions about the way you are using DriveNow.


How often do you use other car sharing providers (besides DriveNow)?
more than once a day

once a day
4–6 days a week
1–3 days a week
every few weeks
once a month
once every 3 months
once every 6 months
once a year
never
21 How many miles do you drive on average per month with DriveNow vehicles? 1–3 miles

3–10 miles
10–15 miles
15–25 miles
more than 25 miles
22 If you use DriveNow, how often do you take passengers with you? every time

sometimes
seldom
never
23 Why do you use DriveNow? (Multiple choices possible) driving to a restaurant

driving to the airport
meeting visit friends / relatives
going away for the weekend (outside London)
commuting to work
commuting to school / university
In combination with public transport e.g. driving to the station
business journeys
shopping (food)
shopping (other purchases)
driving to medical facilities
driving to the gym
transporting large items
other (please describe):
24 The following questions discuss how DriveNow has changed your mobility behaviour. Please select the most appropriate answer.


Since I became a DriveNow customer, I use public transport ….…
much more than before

more than before
the same as before (DriveNow has no influence)
less than before
much less than before
I did not use public transport before and I do not use public transport now
I changed my behaviour, but not because of DriveNow
25 Why do you use public transport less frequently? (Choose the reason that works best for your situation) DriveNow is faster

DriveNow is cheaper
DriveNow is both faster and cheaper
DriveNow makes it easier for me to transport items
driving in a DriveNow vehicle feels safer
travelling by public transport is often uncomfortable
I need mobility at times when there is no public transport
public transport is not regular enough
the public transport routes do not fit my personal needs
I can transport a child
other (please explain):
26 Why do you use public transport more often? (Choose the reason that works best) Public transport is faster

Public transport is cheaper
Public transport is both faster and cheaper
Public transport feels safer
DriveNow is not available enough
DriveNow does not fit my personal needs
other (please explain):
27 Since I have been a customer of DriveNow, I have been using the bus … much more than before

more than before
the same as before (DriveNow has no influence)
less than before
much less than before
I have not taken the bus before and I do not take the bus now
I changed my behaviour, but not because of DriveNow
28 Since I have been a customer of DriveNow, I use the train on inner-city routes (tram, suburban train, underground) … much more than before

more than before
the same as before (DriveNow has no influence)
less than before
much less than before
I have not taken the train before and I do not take the train now
I changed my behaviour, but not because of DriveNow
29 Since I have been a customer of DriveNow, I have been using the train on national routes (National Rail, LNER, Virgin Trains) … much more than before

more than before
the same as before (DriveNow has no influence)
less than before
much less than before
I have not taken the train before and I do not take the train now
I changed my behaviour, but not because of DriveNow
30 Since I have been a customer of DriveNow, I have been using taxis (black cabs) … much more than before

more than before
the same as before (DriveNow has no influence)
less than before
much less than before
I have not used a taxi before and I do not go by taxi now
I changed my behaviour, but not because of DriveNow
31 Since I have been a customer of DriveNow, I have been walking… much more than before

more than before
the same as before (DriveNow has no influence)
less than before
much less than before
I changed my behaviour, but not because of DriveNow
32 Since I have been a customer of DriveNow, I have been cycling (own bike)… much more than before

more than before
the same as before (DriveNow has no influence)
less than before
much less than before
I have not cycled before and I do not cycle now
I changed my behaviour, but not because of DriveNow
33 Since I have been a customer of DriveNow, I have been using motorcycles / scooters… much more than before

more than before
the same as before (DriveNow has no influence)
less than before
much less than before
I have not used a motorcycle / scooter before and I do not ride a motorcycle / scooter now
I changed my behaviour, but not because of DriveNow
34 Since I have been a customer of DriveNow, I have been using other car clubs (e.g. Uber, Zipcar, Enterprise car club)… much more than before

more than before
the same as before (DriveNow has no influence)
less than before
much less than before
I have not used other car clubs before and I do not use them now
I changed my behaviour, but not because of DriveNow
35 Since Íve been a customer of DriveNow, I have been car pooling*…


*(sharing cars/journeys with other people)
much more than before

more than before
the same as before (DriveNow has no influence)
less than before
much less than before
I have not car pooled before and I do not do this now
I changed my behaviour, but not because of DriveNow
36 Since I joined DriveNow, I am overall making … much more trips than before

more trips than before
about the same number of trips as before (DriveNow has no impact)
less trips than before
much less trips than before
I have changed my behaviour but not because of DriveNow
37 Are you a customer of a bike sharing provider or are you planning to become one? (Mobike, Lime, Ofo etc.) yes, I joined a bike sharing provider

yes, I am planning to join a bike sharing provider
have not decided yet/I am still undecided
no, I am not a customer and not planning to be one
38 Since you started using DriveNow, have you taken trips with public transport and DriveNow (in combination), which you would have done with a car before? yes

no
n/a
39 In the following, we will ask you some hypothetical questions. Please select the answer that is most likely to apply to your situation …


If car sharing providers (including DriveNow and all other operators) suddenly disappeared in London, I would within 12 months …
definitely buy a car

probably buy a car
probably not buy a car
definitely not buy a car
40 How many cars would you need to buy in your household? 0

1
2
3
4
41 If only DriveNow disappeared from London, in the next 12 months I would … definitely buy a car

probably buy a car
probably not buy a car
definitely not buy a car
42 Have you moved house or changed where you work since you joined DriveNow? no

yes, Íve moved house
yes, Íve changed my work place
yes, Íve moved house and changed work place
43 What would you say has had the greatest impact on the change of your driving behaviour. The availability of DriveNow or the change of where you live/work? Primarily DriveNow

To a certain extent more because of DriveNow than my change of residence/workplace
both equally
Primarily because of moving house/changing where I work
my driving behaviour hasn't changed
44 In the last part of the questionnaire, we have some questions that help us clasify the results of the study.


Please specify your gender.
male

female
would prefer not to say
45 Please specify your year of birth 1928–2001
46 What is your highest level of education? less than a high school diploma

high school diploma or equivalent
bachelor's degree (e.g. BA, BS)
master's degree (e.g. MA, MS, MEd)
doctorate (e.g. PhD, EdD)
other (please specify)
47 Specify the number of members in your household (including yourself) who can be identified within the different age groups. 0–5 years 0–1 − 2–3 − 4 - more than 4

6–18 years 0–1 − 2–3 − 4 - more than 4
19–65 years 0–1 − 2–3 − 4 - more than 4
65 and older 0–1 − 2–3 − 4 -more than 4
48 What type of building do you currently live in? detached house

semi-detached house
apartment building with less than 10 people
apartment building with 10 – 100 people
apartment building with more than 100 people
other (please describe)
49 Which year did you start living in London? I am not living in London

2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
prior to 2009
50 What is the approximate gross income of your household?


Your household includes the people you live with and share your income.
less than £14,999

£15,000 - £24,999
£25,000 - £34,999
£35,000 - £49,999
£50,000 - £74,999
£75,000 - £99,999
£100,000 - £149,999
£150,000 - £199,999
more than £200,000
51 What is your post code?