Impact of E-Hailing Motorcycle Services Adoption on Motorcycle Ownership Trends

Abstract

The worsening transportation crisis in the Philippines has contributed to a significant rise in motorcycle ownership, particularly in urban regions. This study examines the factors influencing the surge in motorcycle ownership within the National Capital Region (NCR), focusing on Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), labor productivity, and the emergence of e-hailing motorcycle services. Using regression analysis, specifically Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression, the study evaluates the relationships between these variables and motorcycle ownership. Diagnostic tests, including checks for autocorrelation, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, normality of residuals, the Chow test for structural breaks, and the Ramsey RESET test for model specification, were conducted to ensure the validity of the model. The findings indicate that GRDP, labor productivity, and the availability of e-hailing services each have a positive and statistically significant impact on motorcycle ownership. These results underscore the role of GRDP, labor productivity, and the presence of e-hailing services in shaping transportation choices in the region. The study provides insights that may inform policymakers in addressing the transportation challenges facing the Philippines.