| 英文摘要 |
The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a substantial decline in the average daily ridership of Taipei Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), falling below two million passenger trips. Employing the Theory of Planned Behavior, this study utilized a questionnaire survey, statistical tests, and structural equation modeling to explore the impact of five constructs on post-pandemic Taipei MRT usage intentions and behaviors, including self-attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavior control, health perception, and media attitude. Results from the model analysis revealed significant effects of self-attitude, perceived behavior control, and health perception. Specific groups, such as those at higher pandemic risk or experiencing notable impacts on physical-mental health, family economy, and social connections, displayed diminished positive attitudes and perceptions toward taking Taipei MRT. Economically disadvantaged groups may exhibit a heightened likelihood of experiencing anxiety during MRT travel. Amidst the dynamic interplay of co-opetition modes, demographic shifts, and other external factors in the metropolitan area, the present Taipei MRT ridership has not fully rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. This study concludes with recommendations that the transportation sector should emphasize diverse strategies to promote public transit and societal adaptation based on pandemic-induced insights. In the short term, attention should be directed towards the psychological impacts of the pandemic, while mid- to long-term solutions involve expanding the Taipei MRT network to restore ridership gradually. |