Feasibility assessment of ride-sharing system in mountainous area in Japan using a matching model

This paper assesses the feasibility of a ridesharing system in mountainous areas in Japan using afore-constructed matching model between drivers and riders. We first conducted a questionnaire survey to ask about the trips and activities on a certain day. We also asked about the possibility to shift the timing of each activity, which may enhance ridesharing. We then assessed the feasibility of the ridesharing system in the study area by applying the matching model between drivers and riders. As a result, it was confirmed that the most activity demand could be covered by ridesharing without an excessive burden on drivers. We also demonstrated that an increase in the adjustment time range contributes to improving riders’ mobility as well as reducing the total travel time of drivers.