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

Rhodalyn P. Biason; Juan Miguel E. Reyes; Ronaldo R. Cabauatan

Autori

Rhodalyn P. Biason College of Commerce and Business Administration, University of Santo Tomas, España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008, Philippines https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4301-2590
Juan Miguel E. Reyes College of Commerce and Business Administration, University of Santo Tomas, España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008, Philippines
Ronaldo R. Cabauatan [1] - College of Commerce and Business Administration, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines | [2] - Research Center for Social Sciences and Education, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines | [3] - The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines | [4] - Social Sciences Division, National Research Council of the Philippines, España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008, Philippines

Cuvinte cheie:

E-Hailing Motorcycle Services, GRDP, Labor Productivity, Income Disparity, Motorcycle Ownership

Rezumat

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.