Table 1

Constructs and fit indices

ItemConstructItem loadingCronbach’s alphaAVEComposite reliability (CR)
Environmental consciousness
EC1Views environmental protection as an important social policy taskDropped0.8760.6160.891
EC2Is willing to reduce consumption for the sake of the environment0.846
EC3Worries about climate change0.848
EC4Views protecting nature and biodiversity as important0.756
EC5Prefers protecting the environment over economic growth0.696
EC6Preoccupied with the environmental destruction and climate change0.785
EC7Willing to spend a bit more to buy a product or use a service that is more environmentally friendlyDropped
EC8Changes behavior based on concern for the environment0.768
Continuous improvement of CS platforms
CI1Public CS platform companies make improvements in updating their vehicles0.7570.8890.6470.899
CI2Public CS platform companies continuously pay attention to the cleanliness of the interior of the vehicle and strive to keep the vehicle in good technical condition0.781
CI3I did not experience vehicle battery power problems (or fuel shortage) during the use of the vehicle which has affected the travel situation0.696
CI4When encounter problems using the car, public CS platform companies address them in a more timely way0.851
CI5Response rates and improvements in addressing customer complaints have improved0.881
CI6After the driving trip, public CS platforms conduct a timely follow-up with passengers and adopt their suggestions0.843
Smart mobility
SMI1Interest in ecological solutions in public transport0.8090.8050.6330.803
SMI2Openness to amenities for passengers and residents0.811
SMI3Openness to alternative public means of transport which are consuming less resources0.849
SMI4Interest in limiting road traffic0.705
E-trust in CS
PT1Public CS platform companies can effectively and continuously improve their servicesDropped0.8290.6330.838
PT2Public CS platform companies have the knowledge and skills needed to continuously improve their services0.720
PT3Public CS platform companies are truthful in their disclosure of continuous improvement information0.868
PT4Public CS platform companies sincerely continue to improve services0.870
PT5The continuous improvement in the service provided by public CS platform companies is oriented to meet the needs of the public, rather than self-interests0.793
Perceived benefits of CS
PB1CS is a good alternative to owning a car0.7900.8740.5330.877
PB2CS could reduce environmental pollution0.698
PB3CS would be safeDropped
PB4CS would be the fastest option to travel0.777
PB5CS could reduce traffic congestion by reducing car ownership0.677
PB6CS would be flexible0.720
PB7CS would reduce the need for a personal vehicle0.716
PB8CS can reduce spending on transport0.685
PB9CS would be suitable for work trips0.766
Behavioral intention to use CS
BI1Intention to use CS occasionally0.8490.8990.7130.900
BI2Intention to use CS when there are promotions0.864
BI3Intention to use CS when not having other optionsDropped
BI4Intention to use the CS for my regular trips0.823
BI5Intention to be a member of the CS platforms0.831
BI6Intention to encourage friends/colleagues to use CS0.853

Note(s): Factor loading > 0.65; Cronbach’s alpha > 0.7; Average variance extracted (AVE) > 0.5; Composite reliability > 0.7

Source(s): Authors’ own work

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