PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldIndia's First National Travel Surveys Reveal Commuting Patterns
The National Statistics Office conducted India's first all-India National Household Travel Survey and Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey from July 2025 to July 2026, covering over 20 lakh individuals across 14,274 villages and 10,377 urban blocks. Results show 85% of commuters rely on personal transport, with only 15% using public transport. Two-wheelers are the most common mode at 42.6%, followed by cars at 3%. These findings have significant implications for transport policy, urban planning, and environmental management.
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