When Is an Innovative Urban Mobility Business Model Sustainable? A Literature Review and Analysis

Although researchers have increasingly examined how business models promote sustainable urban mobility through innovation, the literature has focused less attention on what constitutes a sustainable and innovative business model in the context of urban mobility. To fill this research gap, this artic...

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Published in:Sustainability 2019-03, Vol.11 (6), p.1761
Main Authors: Valsecchi Ribeiro de Souza, João, Marotti de Mello, Adriana, Marx, Roberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business models
Clean energy
Climate change
Commercial energy
Consumption
Content analysis
Innovations
Literature reviews
Mobility
Public policy
Sustainability
Sustainable development
Transportation systems
Urban areas
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Summary:Although researchers have increasingly examined how business models promote sustainable urban mobility through innovation, the literature has focused less attention on what constitutes a sustainable and innovative business model in the context of urban mobility. To fill this research gap, this article aims to answer the following research question: what elements characterize sustainable and innovative business models in the field of urban mobility? To identify whether and to what extent the existing intersection between business models and sustainable urban mobility literature contributes to the development of this concept, a systematic review and analysis of the literature was conducted. The results indicate that the following aspects contribute to the sustainability of an urban mobility business model: favoring the use of clean energy; maximizing the use of transport resources and capabilities; encouraging substitution using sustainable modes; offering service orientation and functionality; articulating initiatives that address the needs of a wide range of stakeholders in transport systems; reducing travel demands; extending benefits to society and the environment in a systemic perspective; and developing scale-up mobility solutions.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su11061761