Assessing the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on passengers' reliance on public transport,Journal of Transport Geography

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Assessing the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on passengers' reliance on public transport
Journal of Transport Geography ( IF 5.7 ) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 , DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2024.103951
Long Cheng , Zhe Ning , Da Lei , Xinmei Cai , Xuewu Chen

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced travel choices and the effective functioning of public transport. However, research into the pandemic's effects on public transport, specifically considering the combined impact of both risk perception and prevention tactics, remains limited. This study aims to examine the effect of COVID-19 on passengers' reliance on public transport, considering their risk perception and the strategies implemented for pandemic prevention. Data for this research were gathered through a questionnaire survey conducted in Chengdu, China, in March 2022, during a major outbreak of the pandemic in the city. Employing the Theory of Planned Behavior, the study establishes a structural equation model to analyze the questionnaire data and unveil the COVID-19's impact on passengers' reliance on public transport. The analysis shows that people's perception of infection risk has a significant impact on travel preference, and they pay attention to the convenience of public transport as well as safety. Based on the analysis, relevant suggestions are proposed from the perspectives of passengers, operators, and the government to improve the safety and efficiency of public transport.

更新日期：2024-07-26

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