Autonomous Driving - The Impact of Vehicle Automation on Mobility Behaviour

Abstract

To analyse and quantify the possible impact of autonomous driving on mobility behaviour, we used an approach
\nthat combined both qualitative and quantitative methods. In the first phase of the project, we analysed the status
\nquo in our selected countries and the expected developments in autonomous driving, and identified potential
\nuser segments and influencing areas related to autonomous driving which affect mobility behaviour. The insights
\nwere drawn from expert workshops, and from focus groups with potential users. In the second part of the study,
\nusing the results derived from the first phase of the project, we developed three scenarios to be examined with
\nrespect to the selected countries, which differed in the projected share of AVs within the vehicle fleet, as well
\nas the way in which they are used as shared vehicles. Using a travel demand model, the impact of autonomous
\ndriving on mobility behaviour has been quantified.