We examine the impact of a new mobile-based, dockless bike-sharing service on public transportation. In contrast to traditional rental bikes that are parked at fixed stations, the dockless bikes can be picked up and returned at literally anywhere. This dockless feature of the shared bikes likely...

While existing research has examined the role of social influence on various user behavior, such as product adoption, reviews and purchases, there is a lack of studies on how social influence interacts with inherent non-social cues, such as inherent attributes. In this study, we attempt to fill...