The Design of Centralized Matching Systems on Two-Sided Platforms: Evidence from the Ride-Hailing Market

Marketing Science 2026

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Authors: Xueli Zhang, Wei Miao, Junhong Chu, Ivan Png
DOI: 10.1287/mksc.2023.0561
Cited by: 1
References: 29

Abstract

This paper develops a dynamic structural model to investigate the tradeoff between matching efficiency and agent autonomy in the ride-hailing market.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Transportation and Mobility Innovations Digital Platforms and Economics Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing

Publication details

Journal / source
Marketing Science
Publisher
Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)
Volume
45
Issue
4
Pages
816–843
Publication date
3 March 2026
Language
EN