Measuring changes in travel behavior pattern due to COVID-19 in a developing country: A case study of Pakistan.

ABSTRACT: Travel behavior has been affected around the world since the eruption of corona virus disease (COVID-19). Several industries including transportation industry have been hard hit by the pandemic. As the virus is transmitted through close contact with infected people, number of outdoor trips has reduced causing roads and public transport to be less crowded than before. In order to develop transport-related policies for the post COVID-19 world, it is necessary to explore how the pandemic has affected the travel behavior pattern. This study explored the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on travel pattern and mode preferences in Pakistan using a questionnaire survey. The results showed significant shift in primary traveling purpose from work and studying to shopping during the pandemic. Number

SUBMITTER: Abdullah M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9759633 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature