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Demographic profile and usage behavior of public transport users in the Munich Metropolitan Region: findings from a large-scale online survey on current and autonomous transit

Faig, Julian (1); Roth, Daniel (1); Kreimeyer, Matthias (1); Weyer, Johannes (2); Hoffmann, Sebastian (2)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Faig, Julian (1); Roth, Daniel (1); Kreimeyer, Matthias (1); Weyer, Johannes (2); Hoffmann, Sebastian (2)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: Institute for Engineering Design and Industrial Design, University of Stuttgart, Germany; 2: Department of Social Sciences, Social Research Center, TU Dortmund University, Germany
Page(s):
3255-3264
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10683
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This paper addresses the lack of empirical knowledge on which demographic groups are most likely to use autonomous buses in the Munich Metropolitan Region. We analyze this question through a large-scale online survey capturing demographics, mobility behavior, and accessibility needs. Results show that younger, multimodal, and well-educated individuals form the core of potential users, while older and car-dependent groups remain hesitant. The findings highlight that successful deployment requires inclusive design, improved accessibility, and targeted communication strategies.
Keywords:
autonomous vehicles, human-centred design, usage behaviour
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