IDENTIFYING RELEVANT FACTORS OF APPLYING TECHNOLOGIES IN DYNAMIC CARPOOLING

Development and overall application of numerous advanced technologies (and services) affects significantly the improvement and availability of information with the aim of connecting the users of the carpooling system by passenger cars. Dynamic carpooling supported by Information-Communication (ICTS) and Location-Navigation Technologies and Services (LNTS) represents the upgrade of the traditional and casual carpooling and the modern method of connecting the users. In order to realize a better connection of users, the paper analyzes the characteristics of key software applications that can improve carpooling functioning. A systemic approach (according to research phases) allows identification of relevant factors of applying the technology for the needs of dynamic carpooling. The survey method was used to determine the needs of carpooling users within the traffic environment (traffic network). The aim of the carried out research is to identify the relevant factors of applying the technologies in order to connect the carpooling users and the total development of dynamic carpooling. The contribution of the paper is reflected in determining the relevant factors of applying the technologies for the needs of carpooling development as alternative and sustainable transportation mode.