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Bastián Henríquez-Jara, Jacqueline Arriagada, y Alejandro Tirachini  Abstract This paper addresses the satisfaction effect of real-time information applications (apps) and their interaction with the actual quality of service of public transport (PT) in 13 Chilean cities. Our study has two methodological innovations; first, we combine a discrete choice model and a sentiment analysis conducted with... read more →

Danyue Zhi, Ying Lv, Huijun Sun, Xiaoyan Feng, Weize Song, Alejandro Tirachini, y Constantinos Antoniou Abstract Ride-splitting, a special kind of ride-hailing service, presents significant potential for energy savings and emission reduction. Studying factors that promote ride-splitting can help build sustainable transportation systems. Although many studies have analyzed the impact of the built environment and sociodemographic variables on ride-splitting, there is a lack... read more →

Yuanyuan Anna Wang, José M. Grisolía, Ada H.Y. Ma, y Juan de Dios Ortúzar  Abstract Online takeaway platforms provide a convenient access to food and their importance has increased dramatically in the last years. Our research explores if and how food choices via takeaway apps change after individuals are informed about excessive calories, fats, carbohydrates, and salts.... read more →

Luis Garzón, Julián Arellana, Luis Bravo-Moncayo, Juan de Dios Ortúzar, y Jairo Ortega Abstract Understanding how individuals perceive and value audiovisual elements in the urban environment is challenging but essential to model people's residential location choices. We investigate the willingness to pay for improved audiovisual attributes in a residential choice context, considering the effect of three latent constructs: noise... read more →

Mohamed Abouelela, Alejandro Tirachini, Emmanouil Chaniotakis, y Constantinos Antoniou Abstract App-based pooled–ride services transform how passengers plan and execute their trips. Even though there is extensive research on the travel behavior and user characteristics of some shared-mobility services, such as ride-hailing, bike-sharing, and scooter-sharing, the user characteristics of pooled-rides platforms have not received as much attention. This... read more →

Martín López Pavez, Jaime Soza-Parra y Juan Carlos Herrera Abstract Transportation is key to understanding urban dynamics, with public transport bus systems shaping mobility patterns, accessibility, and activity, especially in developing countries where this mode accounts for a significant share of trips. Passive data like GPS and smart card records can reveal these patterns when properly processed.... read more →