Impacts of transportation network companies on urban mobility

The role of transportation network companies (TNCs) in the urban transport system is under intense debate. In this study, we systematically assess three aspects net impacts TNCs on mobility United States—road congestion, transit ridership and private vehicle ownership—and examine how these have evolved over time. Based a set fixed-effect panel models estimated using metropolitan statistical area level data, find that entrance led to increased road congestion terms both intensity (by 0.9%) duration 4.5%), an 8.9% decline insignificant change ownership. Despite ideal providing sustainable solution by promoting large-scale car sharing, our analysis suggests intensified challenges since their debut States. use growth ride-sharing apps recent years has changed patterns. This article examines mass ownership North American cities.