Analysis of Students’ Travel Mode Choice Behaviour: A Case Study in Oman

Abstract

The objective of this study is to identify the key factors affecting the student’s mode choice behavior in the context of Oman using the results of a questionnaire survey. A questionnaire survey was developed and conducted among students of the University of Nizwa, Oman. The total number of collected samples was 157. The binary logistic regression revealed that gender, personal car ownership, and trip distance are significant attributes in explaining the mode choice behavior of students. The increase in trip distance and female students have a negative influence on their choice of the car whereas personal car ownership has a negative impact on student’s choice of university bus. The Omani students have a positive correlation with car choice behavior. The findings of this study will help in deriving appropriate transport policies considering various significant factors of the mode choice behavior of the students.