scholarly journals Coopetition between Taxi Passenger Transport and Passenger Car Rental Industries in Taiwan

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Jui-Lung Chen ◽  
Hsuan-Yi Lee
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Passenger Transport ◽  
Passenger Car ◽  
Competition And Cooperation ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Car Rental ◽  
Case Study Methods

At present, taxi passenger transport and passenger car rental industries offer passenger transport services with small-sized vehicles in Taiwan. These two industries overlap but have significant differences in their management and business models. Recently, the introduction of online car-hailing platforms (sharing-economy industries like Uber) into Taiwan has intensified the competition and conflicts between these two industries. Thus, the Taiwan government has amended the law to distinguish them from each other more clearly. This study adopted observation and case study methods for the analysis of competition and cooperation between these two industries in Taiwan. Lastly, it offered suggestions on the future development of the two industries, in the hope of providing reference for the fields across academia, industry and government.

scholarly journals Dynamic Capabilities and Business Model Innovation of Platform Enterprise: A Case Study of DiDi Taxi

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Ping Lin ◽  
Xiaosan Zhang ◽  
Shuming Yan ◽  
Qingquan Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Business Model Innovation ◽  
Profit Model ◽  
Sustainability Problems ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantages

Internet has revolutionized business model and given birth to sharing economy. A large number of platform enterprises are growing rapidly but with sustainability problems. Platform enterprises have to continue innovating business models in order to obtain sustainable competitive advantages. In complex and varying environment, dynamic capabilities help enterprises overcome core rigidity and promote business model innovation. This article analyzes the elements of business model innovation of platform enterprises and also the relationship between dynamic capabilities and business model innovation. It concludes that the elements of business model innovation are value proposition, product, partnership, and profit model innovation. Dynamic capabilities promote business model innovation which has different guiding effects on the cultivation of dynamic capabilities. An exploratory case study was conducted, using DiDi taxi as an example, and verified the theory model.

Sharing Economy Startups: New Wave of Networked Business Models in the Changing World

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 12-19
Author(s):  
Tuija Toivola
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Customer Relationships ◽  
Collaborative Consumption ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Horizontal Networks

The relatively new phenomenon called sharing economy, or collaborative consumption, is best known by the companies like Airbnb and Uber. These companies use mobile applications and web platforms to match people willing to share a room or a car with others who need a ride or a place to stay. The peer-to-peer economy has disrupted traditional business models and upset the regulatory status quo (Shueh, 2014). Sharing economy has challenged mature industries, such as hotels, restaurants, cars, by providing consumers with convenient and effective access to resources without the financial, emotional or social burdens of ownership. In that sense, sharing economy is also an access economy (Eckhardt & Bardhi, 2015). There is a whole bunch of new startups springing up and joining the sharing economy movement. Companies are inventing new ways of integrating customers in their value creation processes in order to enhance the success of new service concepts. In this study, sharing economy is defined as a set of practices and business models based on horizontal networks and the participation of a community (Ouishare; Ismail, 2014). The aim of this study is to increase understanding of how the new networked startups operate and how they create value for their customers. We especially look at the role of platforms, the innovations in organizing the business and the role of the networks and communities. The data is collected from a Finnish sharing economy startup operating in the restaurant industry (lunch leftovers). The early stage startups’ business model is compared to the leading startups in the sharing economy. The data is collected by interviewing the entrepreneurs, drawing the customer journeys and visualizing the elements of their business models. A case study is used as a method because the study aims to explain what kind of business models sharing economy startups use and what is the role of the different elements in their success in partnerships, resources, customer relationships, and communities. A Case study is relevant when the study requires an extensive and in-depth description of the phenomenon (Yin, 2014). As a result, this study will provide insight into how the new sharing economy startups organize their businesses to create unique value for the customers. This article will contribute to the increasing interest of enhancing customer experience and raise some key elements for the success factors of the sharing economy. Also, the study will highlight the possibilities of digital platforms enhancing the growth and internationalization of startups.

scholarly journals Route Configuration Method for Highway Passenger Hubs from the Perspective of Transportation Integration: A Case Study of Nanjing, China

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1194
Author(s):  
Xiaochuan Du ◽  
Zhenjun Zhu ◽  
Junlan Chen ◽  
Cong Qi ◽  
Xiucheng Guo
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Passenger Transport ◽  
Passenger Flow ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Single Station ◽  
Flow Demand ◽  
Passenger Volume

As a result of transportation integration, the role of highway passenger transport hubs has changed dramatically; these nodes act as important links to construct a seamless regional comprehensive passenger transport system which reflects the coordination and symmetry of public transportation and the integrated transportation system. In order to optimise the efficiency of transportation organisation and improve the quality of passenger transport services, in this study we developed an optimisation method for the allocation of passenger transport hubs based on the analysis of passenger flow demand and spatial distribution. Configuration models of the departure sites of single-station and multi-station hub lines were established according to the service scope of the stations and the relative generalised travel cost, respectively. The overall optimisation method of the route allocation scheme was proposed by checking and optimising the passenger volume of each station. The developed methodology was successfully validated by applying it to the highway passenger transport hub system of Nanjing, China. The proposed methodology is expected to help management agencies and business operators to optimise existing highway passenger bus lines, thereby improving the quality of their services.

scholarly journals Sharing economy development in urban transport systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 56-66
Author(s):  
Elena M. Volkova
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
New Business ◽  
Information And Communication

The evolution of urban transport systems leads to the emerging of new forms of transport services. This trend is increasing during the period of intensive development of new technologies, for example, digital technologies and smart transport systems. However, smart transport system involves not only implementation of information and communication technologies, but also changes in the business model of transport company, forms of their interaction with competitors and consumers. One of this new forms is transport sharing, which is the part of sharing economy. The latter involves the reduction of private ownership and sharing of benefits in different industries. Sharing economy is mainly develops in such areas as housing rental, trade and procurement, job search, and project financing. Recently, the accelerated development of sharing consumption of transport services with the accompanying development of electronic travel search services has attracted attention. This trend may in the near future significantly affect the structure of transport market, as well as forms and methods of doing business in urban transport, so the study of the segment of shared consumption in transport is of particular relevance. The purpose of this article is classification of new business models in the segment of transport sharing, as well as identification of the problems of transport sharing development in Russian megacities. The material for the research was taken from open sources, available publications and scientific articles on the economy of shared consumption.

Discovering digital business models in traditional industries

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerrit Remane ◽  
Andre Hanelt ◽  
Robert C. Nickerson ◽  
Lutz M. Kolbe
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Business Models ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Solution Space ◽  
Passenger Transport ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Digital Business Models ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Art Research

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide managers from traditional industries with a blueprint to systematically analyze and discover digital business models and, thus, better cope with the digital transformation of their industrial businesses. Design/methodology/approach The proposed blueprint is built on state-of-the-art research on digital business model innovation and a rigorous taxonomy-building approach. The process is demonstrated through a simplified case study of a passenger transport company. Findings The process involves three steps: identifying existing products and services, deconstructing business models and discovering new configurations. The managers from the case company very positively evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed procedure. Originality/value The proven methodology relates the generic components of digital business models to a specific firm’s context, listing the solution space for each relevant dimension. The resulting framework aids in better understanding the existing business models and serves as a tool for the systematic discovery of new models.

scholarly journals Scenarios for the Development of Polish Passenger Transport Services in Pandemic Conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 10278
Author(s):  
Maria Cieśla ◽  
Sandra Kuśnierz ◽  
Oliwia Modrzik ◽  
Sonia Niedośpiał ◽  
Patrycja Sosna
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Passenger Transport ◽  
Transport Service ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Major Factors

The article presents a prediction regarding the development of passenger transport services, considering random factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic situation, based on scenario methods. The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic has significantly affected the way passenger transport services are provided, mainly due to sanitary restrictions imposed by epidemiological services. At the same time, the communication behaviour of travellers has also changed, which in turn has influenced the demand for these services. The following study investigates transport service future development issues from multiple perspectives, including demand analysis, the selection of major factors influencing the development of passenger transport for individual Polish passengers using an online questionnaire, and scenario designs. The main purpose of this article is to build various scenarios for the development of passenger transport, considering changes in the demand for these services and factors related to their perception by the users of the means of transport. The main factors influencing the future development of passenger transport and the possible scenarios can support public transport service providers in planning their services in the post-shutdown phase as well as in their respective modelling development requirements. This can support the planning process with decision-making based on future behavioural trends.

scholarly journals Barriers and Challenges for the Implementation of the Integrated Tariff in Ukraine on the Case of Kyiv City

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 428-443
Author(s):  
Vladyslav Kolomechiuk
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Smart Mobility ◽  
Barriers And Challenges ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Critical Aspects

SummarySubject and purpose of work: Integrated fare to date is essential for the efficient functioning of city transport services and for the involvement of citizens to shift from private to public transport. Implementation of this kind is a necessary component of the future development of the city in the direction of smart mobility.Materials and methods: The research focuses on evaluating the barriers and challenges towards the implementation of an integrated fare in Ukraine, mainly using the city of Kyiv as a case study.Results: The article analyzes early attempts to introduce an integrated fare, problems in the way of implementation and, basically, the experience of the EU cities, which may later be adopted. Next, it outlines some critical aspects in the relationship between government policy, city authorities, transport operators and city residents in the context of the introduction of an integrated fare.Conclusions: The study highlights such priority challenges as legal, organizational, technical and social.

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