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People now prefer long-distance travel in personal vehicle: Survey

Nov 21, 2020, 03:44PM ISTSource: TOI.in

The number of people who opted to travel long-distance in their personal vehicle jumped about 4 times between July -October, according to a survey. Pre-Covid only 9% people travelled in personal vehicles, but post lockdown that number rose to 35%. The percentage of people who opted for air travel went down from 80% pre-Covid to 55%, post lockdown. For rail journeys, the number fell from 7% pre-Covid to 3%, post lockdown. The survey highlighted a shift towards the use of either personal vehicle or hired vehicle as a preferred mode of travel.

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