Navigating the E-Scooter Market in Türkiye: A Theory-Guided Qualitative Analysis

Authors : Burak Yaprak, Caner Pense, Ali Ercan, Serhat Doğan

Pages : 264-284

Doi:10.51513/jitsa.1632459

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Publication Date : 2025-03-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In recent years, rising traffic congestion, environmental concerns, and demand for sustainable transport have boosted the global popularity of micromobility vehicles. Electric scooters (e-scooters), introduced in Türkiye in 2019, have quickly spread across major cities. This study analyzes e-scooter use in Türkiye using Behrendt et al.\\\'s even-dimensional framework, covering environment, human factors, social-cultural aspects, vehicle technology, infrastructure, economics, public health, and regulations. It explores Türkiye-specific dynamics, assessing challenges and opportunities. Key findings highlight infrastructure gaps, high operational costs, sustainability issues, user experience, and regulatory shortcomings. Participants’ insights underscore the need for innovative strategies to enhance the sector’s sustainability and effectiveness in urban mobility. The study offers tailored recommendations for Türkiye, contributing to global micromobility research. It provides policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers with suggestions to improve e-scooters’ environmental and social sustainability, supporting their integration into urban transport systems while addressing local needs and conditions.
Keywords : Sürdürülebilir iş modelleri, Sürdürülebilir ulaşım, Mikromobilite, Kentsel mobilite, Elektrikli skuter

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