Ride-hailing has expanded substantially around the globe over the last decade and is likely to be an integral part of future transportation systems. Through a systematic review of the literature concerning the energy and environmental impacts of ride-hailing, we have identified a dichotomy between empirical findings and theoretical projections.

Principal Fellow- Transportation & Infrastructure
Rubal is a principal fellow at KAPSARC focused on understanding consumer decision making, in particular, consumer choice of energy-efficient technologies…
Rubal is a principal fellow at KAPSARC focused on understanding consumer decision making, in particular, consumer choice of energy-efficient technologies and mobility options under alternative technology and policy scenarios. Before joining KAPSARC, Rubal gained a Ph.D. at KAUST designing advanced carbon materials for energy and environmental applications, with a particular focus on energy storage, carbon capture, waste-water treatment, and hydrogen generation via solar water splitting. Prior to that, he worked at the University of Pennsylvania on a semiconductor industry-funded project, developing a continuum modeling framework for simulating the physics of micro defect formation in silicon crystals.
Expertise
- Behavorial decision science
- Consumer adoption
- Energy-efficient mobility and shared autonomous mobility-on-demand
Publications See all Rubal Dua’s publications

Breaking Down Barriers: Emerging Issues on the Pathway to Full-scale Electrification of the Light-Duty Vehicle Sector
Ride-hailing has expanded substantially around the globe over the last decade and is likely to…
20th May 2025
Emerging Policy and Economics Research Priorities for Enabling Low-Carbon Trucking
Ride-hailing has expanded substantially around the globe over the last decade and is likely to…
16th April 2025