Abstract
Shared mobility has potential to enhance transport equity. It can lower per-trip costs, increase options, and promote active modes. Research suggests this should lead to benefits in physical activity, access, and wellbeing, particularly for those without pre-existing access to good, affordable transport. There is, however, little evidence of these gains being achieved for traditionally disadvantaged populations. The ACTIVATION research project studies the outcomes of shared mobility in two case studies. The first focuses on social housing tenants with access to shared electric vehicles and shared e-bikes. The second case focuses on residents of a retirement village who have access to a growing fleet of shared electric and hybrid vehicles. This longitudinal study explores the impacts of participants’ access to shared mobility. This presentation introduces the study and some early results. It prompts discussion on how we can best develop shared mobility schemes to improve neighbourhood accessibility and maximise their benefits for wellbeing.