A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON INTRODUCING ONE-WAY CAR-SHARING SYSTEM AND ITS ALLOCATION OF STATIONS

Abstract

 Car-sharing systems offer an alternative mode of transportation in urban areas. The scheme of car sharing has become very popular all over the world. This study aims to investigate the possibility of introducing station-based as well as free floating one-way car-sharing services to Japan by using operating simulator which has developed on our own. This simulator is applied to a current car-sharing scheme in Kumamoto urban area. Consequently, we conclude that an effective allocation planning of car sharing stations which enhances operational efficiency as well as users' convenience was obtained.