TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND AIRPORTS: AN EVALUATION OF TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES' IMPACT ON WILLIAM P. HOBBY AIRPORT

摘要

The proliferation of transportation network companies (TNCs) has caused several airports to' consider regulating the online-driven transportation groups. TNCs facilitate shared rides on short notice, usually through the use of smartphone or computer applications. By arguing that they are not taxicab companies, many TNCs take the position traditional taxicab regulations do not apply to their business. In 2014, the Houston Airport System (HAS) became one of the first airport systems to govern TNC operations at its airports. This governance included the institution of permit rules, and limitations on the accessibility of airport customers. By regulating TNCs, HAS is able to generate TNC created revenue. This study seeks to examine TNC regulation's impact on non-airline generated revenue at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Data will be collected on the airport's TNC ridership, and the information will be used to conduct a comparative analysis on taxicab generated revenue and TNC created revenue. The analysis will contribute to the research of airport management and operations strategy, by determining whether airport regulation of TNCs may positively impact airports.