Ethical concerns of aging and gender in autonomous taxis

Jia, Shizhen (Jasper), Oscar Hengxuan Chi, Elena Hwirim Jo and Mia Yu

Annals of Tourism Research, 2025, vol. 111, issue C

Abstract: This study explores ethical considerations toward autonomous taxis for travelers of diverse ages and genders. Utilizing a sequential mixed study approach, this research identifies three travelers' ethical considerations (fairness, transparency, and accountability) of autonomous taxis and examines the impact of these perceptions on the behavioral intention to use autonomous taxis. The findings underscore the significance of ethical considerations in shaping user expectations of the use, highlighting that transparency and fairness increase users' performance expectancy and safety perceptions. Moreover, the study reveals that travelers' age significantly boosted these perceptions. Interestingly, senior males and females tend to prioritize distinct ethical concerns when considering the adoption of autonomous taxis.

Keywords: Autonomous taxi; Technology affordance theory; Ethical issues; Aging; User adoption (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2025.103930

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