Authors:
Dominic W. Massaro
;
Benjamin Chaney
;
Stephanie Bigler
;
Jessica Lancaster
;
Suresh Iyer
;
Mrunal Gawade
;
Michael Eccleston
;
Edith Gurrola
and
Angelica Lopez
Affiliation:
University of California, United States
Keyword(s):
(Dynamic) Carpooling, Mobile phone, Trust, Community adhesion, Socialization, Web service, Driver safety.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Personalized Web Sites and Services
;
Web Information Systems and Technologies
;
Web Interfaces and Applications
Abstract:
Carpooling reduces the number of cars on the road, reduces gas consumption, and saves participants money. In order to free carpooling from rigid schedules and preplanning, just-in-time carpooling allows a large member base of passengers and drivers to be matched with each other automatically and instantly, allowing for on-the-spot arrangement of rides. A mobile phone call or text message initiates an automatic process in which drivers and passengers are matched to a shared ride wherever and whenever they need it, without the scheduling constraints of traditional carpooling. This program faces a number of challenging barriers in technology and behavioral science. These include the creation of a seamless interaction between mobile phones and the internet server, voice recognition and SMS solutions, safety of mobile phone use and driving, and motivation, safety, and trust among participating members of the carpooling community.