Behavioural aspects, operational decisions, and strategic planning for crowd-shipping by public transport passengers

Abstract

The significant rise in e-commerce and the subsequent surge in home deliveries are recognized as the primary drivers of increased freight vehicle activity in urban areas, leading to various adverse effects. Consequently, academia and industry have put forth several innovative last-mile logistics solutions to tackle the growing concerns associated with heightened urban freight activity. Among these solutions, Crowd-shipping (CS) stands out. The delivery of parcels by crowdshippers is anticipated to play a crucial role in improving the environmental impact of urban freight operations. Initiatives like these can potentially decrease the circulation of delivery trucks, particularly in local and ..