Impact of Commercializing Autonomous Mobility Services on Capacity Structure and Employment in the Passenger Transport Industry

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10.2991/978-94-6239-787-3_54How to use a DOI?

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Autonomous Vehicle; Autonomous Mobility Services; Passenger Transportation; RoboBus; RoboTaxi; Transport Capacity; Employment

Abstract

China’s autonomous vehicle industry is entering a new phase characterized by regulatory authorization and commercial validation. As one of the most important application domains of autonomous driving technology, mobility services are expected to play a pivotal role in translating technological advances into large-scale market deployment. Drawing upon policy document analysis, descriptive statistical analysis, and scenario analysis, this study systematically examines the potential impacts of the commercialization of autonomous mobility services on the capacity structure and employment of China’s passenger transport industry and proposes forward-looking governance strategies. The findings indicate that the fundamental conditions for the commercialization of autonomous mobility services are rapidly maturing. Their large-scale deployment is likely to exert exit pressure on segments of traditional transport capacity, raise market entry barriers, foster new forms of passenger mobility services, and generate substitution effects on conventional driving occupations, thereby exacerbating skill mismatch challenges in the labor market. To mitigate potential transition risks, this study proposes a set of governance strategies, including differentiated development policies across application scenarios, mechanisms for total capacity control and dynamic adjustment, and a multi-tiered system for workforce development and employment protection. These recommendations aim to support a balanced transition that promotes technological innovation while safeguarding social stability.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Li Zhang
AU  - Juan Zhao
AU  - Liyong Liu
AU  - Yanmin Zhang
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/09/29
TI  - Impact of Commercializing Autonomous Mobility Services on Capacity Structure and Employment in the Passenger Transport Industry
BT  - Proceedings of the 2026 4th International Conference on Management Innovation and Economy Development (MIED 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 540
EP  - 556
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-787-3_54
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-787-3_54
ID  - Zhang2026
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