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From ownership to access: Policies to support the growth of peer-to-peer car sharing in Italy

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  • Rotaris, Lucia
  • Bergantino, Angela Stefania
  • Danielis, Romeo
  • Intini, Mario
  • Scorrano, Mariangela

Abstract

Although peer-to-peer (P2P) car sharing is increasingly promoted as a flexible, resource-efficient mobility option, its adoption in many countries, including Italy, remains limited. Policymakers are exploring fiscal and regulatory measures to stimulate participation, but evidence on how such policies affect potential car owners (supply) and renters (demand), as well as how responses vary across population groups, remains scarce. This study addresses this gap by examining how differentiated policy instruments shape individuals’ willingness to participate in P2P car sharing in Italy.

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  • Rotaris, Lucia & Bergantino, Angela Stefania & Danielis, Romeo & Intini, Mario & Scorrano, Mariangela, 2026. "From ownership to access: Policies to support the growth of peer-to-peer car sharing in Italy," Transport Policy, Elsevier, vol. 178(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:trapol:v:178:y:2026:i:c:s0967070x25005323
    DOI: 10.1016/j.tranpol.2025.103989
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