51.79% Prefer Buses as Public Transport To Commute

Public transportation is the most accessible and affordable way to commute for all within a society. In addition, some countries have better public transportation systems than others. It makes it very easy for people to go to work or school on daily basis. Transportation vehicles have developed from carts to steam engines to buses and now high-speed metros.

Accordingly, the online survey app — Real Research, launched a survey on the popularity of public transportation systems. It focused on questions like the most efficient mode of public transport. Also, it focused on the importance of public transport that is powered by green energy to reduce the carbon footprint. Here are the results.

Highlights

• 76.51% own a private mode of transport.
• 10.40% use metro for public transportation.
• 46.30% say buses are the most efficient use of public transportation.

The Majority Use Public Transportation Despite Owning a Private Mode of Transport

To begin, the survey asked respondents if they own a private mode of transportation. A majority of 76.51% said ‘yes’ and 23.49% said ‘no’. In addition, the survey asked respondents if they use public transportation despite owning a private mode of transportation. On this, 77.40% said they used public transport despite owning private transportation.

Also, 12.89% said they don’t use public transport just their private ones. Adding on, 5.33% said they don’t use public transport as they walk everywhere. Lastly, 4.39% said they use public transportation because they don’t own private transportation. 

The next question asked the respondents, what mode of public transport do they use most often? Here, 51.79% say ‘bus’, 13.71% say ‘train’, 10.40% say ‘metro’, 9.09% say ‘taxi’, and 3.21% say ‘tram’.

51.53% Say Buses Need More Carriers and Routes

Moving further, the survey asks respondents which is the most efficient mode of public transport? In answer, bus (46.30%), train (16.59%), metro (14.46%), taxi (8.60%), and boat (3.26%). In addition, 6.98% say they don’t use public transportation at all.

Likewise, the next question in the survey asked if there is a need to have more carriers and routes for public transportation. A majority of 60.13% said definitely because they lose time waiting. Additionally, 13.77% said definitely as they never have any place to sit. Also, 12.59% said no as they think public transportation in their place of residence is well set up.

Furthermore, the survey asks which popular mode of public transportation needs more routes and carriers. In response, 51.53% chose buses, 16.07% chose trains, 11.50% chose the metro, and 6.26% chose taxis. In addition, 7.41% said they don’t use public transportation at all.

Public Transport Powered by Green Energy Will Make a Huge Difference to the Planet

The survey went on to ask respondents how expensive the fares of public transport are in their area of residence. In reply, 35.52% say ‘extremely expensive’, 21.86% say ‘affordable’, 18.01% say ‘expensive’, and 10.12% say ‘cheap’.

In detail, the survey asks respondents if switching to public transport that is powered by green energy will help save the environment. Here, 56% said ‘absolutely, it will make a huge difference for the planet’.

Likewise, ‘16.55% said at least some modes should switch’ while 6.77% said ‘no, public transportation is already environmentally friendly’. Lastly, 4.60% said ‘no, green energy is weak and unreliable’.

To conclude, the survey asked respondents whether they would use public transport more often if it becomes more cheaper and efficient. To which, 68.07% said ‘yes’, 13.65% said ‘partially’, and 9.98% said ‘no’. Meanwhile, 8.31% said they are already using public transport.