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eVTOL vs Other Modes — Stated Preference Survey

Intra-City Travel · Bengaluru Metropolitan Region · Pilot Programme 2026 · Discrete Choice Modelling

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PART A Socio-Demographic Information
Q1. What is your age group?
18 – 24 years
25 – 34 years
35 – 44 years
45 – 54 years
55 years and above
Q2. What is your gender?
Male
Female
Prefer not to say
Q3. What is your monthly household income?
Below ₹30,000
₹30,001 – ₹60,000
₹60,001 – ₹1,00,000
₹1,00,001 – ₹2,00,000
Above ₹2,00,000
Q4. What is your current occupation?
Student
Salaried / Private sector employee
Government employee
Business / Self-employed
Other
⚠ Please answer all questions before continuing.
PART B Current Intra-City Travel Behaviour
Q5. What is the primary purpose of your intra-city trips in Bengaluru?
Daily office commute
Business meetings
Shopping / personal errands
Education (college / coaching)
Leisure / social visits
Q6. Which mode do you currently use most often for intra-city travel?
Personal car / two-wheeler
Ola / Uber / app-based cab
Namma Metro
BMTC public bus
Auto-rickshaw
Q7. What is the distance of your most frequent intra-city trip?
Less than 5 km
5 – 10 km
11 – 20 km
21 – 40 km
More than 40 km
Q8. How long does this trip typically take (one-way)?
Less than 20 minutes
20 – 40 minutes
41 – 60 minutes
More than 60 minutes
Q9. How much do you typically spend one-way on this trip?
Less than ₹50
₹50 – ₹150
₹151 – ₹300
More than ₹300
Q10. How often does traffic congestion significantly delay your trip?
Always — every trip
Often — most trips
Sometimes — a few times a week
Rarely / Never
⚠ Please answer all questions before continuing.
PART C Stated Preference — Mode Choice Scenarios
Instructions: Each scenario below describes a specific intra-city trip in Bengaluru and presents 3 or 4 travel options — including an eVTOL air taxi and existing modes like cab, metro, or auto. Each option is described by travel time, fare, waiting time, and comfort/reliability. Please choose the option you would actually use for that trip. There is no right or wrong answer.
🚁 eVTOL Air Taxi
🚕 App Cab (Ola/Uber)
🚇 Namma Metro
🛺 Auto-rickshaw
CHOICE SET 1 Trip: Koramangala → MG Road  |  Peak hour (9 AM)
Attribute 🚁 eVTOL 🚕 App Cab 🚇 Metro
Travel Time8 min35 min22 min
Fare (₹)₹550₹180₹40
Wait / Access Time5 min6 min10 min walk + wait
Comfort / ReliabilityHigh / Very reliableMedium / ModerateMedium / Very reliable
CHOICE SET 2 Trip: Whitefield → Indiranagar  |  Peak hour (8:30 AM)
Attribute 🚁 eVTOL 🚕 App Cab 🚇 Metro
Travel Time12 min65 min45 min
Fare (₹)₹700₹320₹55
Wait / Access Time5 min8 min12 min walk + wait
Comfort / ReliabilityHigh / Very reliableLow / UnpredictableMedium / Very reliable
CHOICE SET 3 Trip: HSR Layout → Rajajinagar  |  Off-peak (2 PM)
Attribute 🚁 eVTOL 🚕 App Cab 🛺 Auto
Travel Time10 min28 min35 min
Fare (₹)₹480₹220₹130
Wait / Access Time5 min4 min2 min
Comfort / ReliabilityHigh / Very reliableHigh / ReliableLow / Variable
CHOICE SET 4 Trip: Electronic City → Hebbal  |  Peak hour (8 AM) — Full corridor
Attribute 🚁 eVTOL 🚕 App Cab 🚇 Metro 🛺 Auto
Travel Time15 min90 min60 min75 min
Fare (₹)₹800₹450₹65₹350
Wait / Access Time5 min7 min15 min walk + wait3 min
Comfort / ReliabilityHigh / Very reliableLow / UnpredictableMedium / Very reliableLow / Variable
CHOICE SET 5 Trip: Malleshwaram → BTM Layout  |  Evening peak (6:30 PM)
Attribute 🚁 eVTOL 🚕 App Cab 🚇 Metro
Travel Time11 min50 min38 min
Fare (₹)₹600₹280₹50
Wait / Access Time5 min5 min8 min walk + wait
Comfort / ReliabilityHigh / Very reliableMedium / ModerateMedium / Very reliable
CHOICE SET 6 Trip: JP Nagar → Yeshwanthpur  |  Mid-morning (11 AM)
Attribute 🚁 eVTOL 🚕 App Cab 🛺 Auto
Travel Time9 min32 min40 min
Fare (₹)₹520₹200₹120
Wait / Access Time5 min5 min2 min
Comfort / ReliabilityHigh / Very reliableHigh / ReliableLow / Variable
⚠ Please respond to all 6 choice sets before continuing.
PART D Attitudes Towards eVTOL Air Taxis
Q11. How willing are you to try an eVTOL air taxi if it were available today in Bengaluru?
Very willing — would try it immediately
Willing — would try after reading reviews
Neutral — not sure yet
Unwilling — prefer my current mode
Very unwilling — would not use it
Q12. What is your biggest concern about using an eVTOL air taxi? (choose ONE)
Safety / risk of accidents
High fare — not affordable for daily use
Limited vertiport locations — not near me
Service reliability / weather disruptions
Privacy / comfort while flying
Q13. At what fare level would you consider eVTOL for your regular intra-city trip?
Only if below ₹200 (similar to cab)
₹200 – ₹400 (moderate premium)
₹401 – ₹600 (for time savings)
Above ₹600 (if significantly faster)
I would not use eVTOL regardless of fare
Q14. Which of the following would most increase your likelihood of using eVTOL regularly?
Lower fares / subscription plan
More vertiports near home / office
Government safety certification & track record
Integration with Namma Metro / multimodal pass
Employer / corporate travel subsidy
⚠ Please answer all questions before submitting.
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