Fondazione GRINS
Growing Resilient,
Inclusive and Sustainable
Galleria Ugo Bassi 1, 40121, Bologna, IT
C.F/P.IVA 91451720378
Finanziato dal Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR), Missione 4 (Infrastruttura e ricerca), Componente 2 (Dalla Ricerca all’Impresa), Investimento 1.3 (Partnership Estese), Tematica 9 (Sostenibilità economica e finanziaria di sistemi e territori).



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Retail e-commerce growth has led to greater demand for urban transport and last-mile deliveries, increasing the associated challenges and issues. In this context, policymakers are called upon to introduce innovative systems toward an environmentally sustainable approach. Using drones for freight deliveries could be a solution, although their use in most countries remains in its infancy for technical, economic, security, and reasons linked to public perception. Through a survey, we shed light on the elements influencing the use of drones for freight deliveries in relation to consumer preferences. Through factor analysis, multinomial, and ordered logit models, we identify factors that facilitate the potential adoption of this service and influence citizens' willingness to pay and sensitivity to drone use. These preliminary results provide important insights for local policymakers and regulators in developing and implementing policies on integrating drone freight services into urban mobility strategies.
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This study was funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU, in the framework of the GRINS - Growing Resilient, INclusive and Sustainable project (GRINS PE00000018). The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, nor can the European Union be held responsible for them.
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