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More than half see public transport as vital for work journeys, survey finds

Deniz Huseyin
10 April 2024
The seven British segments used in this research are based on More in Common’s core beliefs model

 

Public transport is a “necessity” for getting to and from work for more than half (53%) of respondents to a survey commissioned by think tank IPPR. This compares with 20% who say their cars are essential for work journeys. 

More than one-third (35%) see public transport as essential for seeing family and friends, the survey found. Public transport to work is rated more crucial than having a phone (46%) and access to the internet (43%). 

The polling reveals that 40% of...

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