Abstract
This study examines the impact of socio-economic factors, attitudinal variables, and urban characteristics on
travel mode choices for multipurpose trips in Dubai and Lahore. The comparative analysis broadens the body of
travel mode choice research by analyzing shared mobility modes’ influence in less studied diverse urban contexts.
Using multinomial logistic regression on surveys data from 1653 residents of Dubai and 1603 residents of
Lahore. The findings reveal that stronger pro-public transport attitudes, frequent commuting, and lower travel
costs substantially increase transit use—particularly when travel times remain below 30 min. In contrast, each
additional street connectivity, higher driving license ownership, strong pro-car attitudes, and a premium on
comfort lower transit adoption. Individuals with longer commutes who value safety prefer shared mobility
modes, but higher costs and pro-car attitudes deter them. Active travel accounts for only 14 % (Dubai) and 5 %
(Lahore) of all trips, indicating that substantial improvements in local connectivity are required to shift behavior.
These findings suggest creating specific policies for each city. In Dubai, improve public transit accessibility and
city design. In Lahore, improve safety and reliability of local transit connections and regulate ridesharing modes.
This will help create equitable mobility ecosystems in cities.