Research and analysis

Confidence in using public transport during coronavirus (COVID-19)

In-depth research, conducted in 2021, into attitudes to public transport use during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Department for Transport
Published
3 February 2022

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Confidence in public transport: summer 2021

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This report summarises the findings of research into attitudes to using public transport during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The research aimed to understand:

  • the public’s experience of using public transport during the third national lockdown
  • the public’s level of confidence in public transport during and after the third national lockdown
  • how public health measures affect confidence in using public transport

The research consisted of 8 online focus groups with the general public and 10 in-depth interviews with disabled passengers undertaken by Ipsos MORI on behalf of the Department for Transport.

The fieldwork took place between 26 May and 10 June 2021.

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