Understanding the Ownership of Powered Two Wheel Vehicles in Victoria, Australia

Abstract

The term ‘Powered Two Wheeler (PTW)' refers a range of two or three wheel vehicles including mopeds, scooters and motorcycles. Relatively little research has been directed at understanding ownership patterns of Powered Two Wheel (PTW) vehicles, especially in the context of developed countries. This paper investigates the factors correlated with PTW ownership in Victoria, Australia. Logistic regression modelling was used to identify their significant influencing PTW ownership. Parameters like income, number of bicycles, four wheel drive vehicles or trucks owned by the household, age of adults, residential location and household structure were found to have different impact on PTW ownership pattern. While this research contributes to understanding about some of the factors that are correlated with PTW ownership, there is scope for future research to examine the role of  psychological factors in PTW ownership decisions where these vehicles are purchased for either utilitarian or recreational purposes. Getting insight into the patterns of PTW ownership and use would help to adapt future transport policies considering the PTW traffic will be running on roads.