Automated Driving Vehicle Effects on Life Activities -Emphasis on Changes of Trip Frequency and Destination -

Abstract

Automated driving vehicles (ADVs) are receiving much attention recently for their expected effects on the travel activities of many people. Some ADV users might tend to go out more frequently or travel to destinations they would not otherwise visit. This study specifically examines life activity changes of ADV users, especially with respect to two points. This study examines what activities are expected to be affected or changed. Additionally, this study assesses the main factors inducing ADV users to change activities. Results reveal the following: 1) Leisure time activities are expected to be more affected than other daily activities. 2) Non-drivers are expected to be more affected than drivers. 3) Women's life activities are expected to be enhanced more than men's activities by ADVs. 4) Non-drivers who are afraid of driving themselves tend to use different hospitals or food stores from those used before using ADVs. 5) Regarding sightseeing activity frequency, single-person households are expected to be more affected than multi-person households.