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<p>Using a primary survey covering key commuting parameters from three Indian megacities—Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai—which differ in transport infrastructure, we analyse the endogenous decision-making process of urban high-income commuters of similar age and education levels. We find that young urban professionals first decide on commuting distance between workplace and home, and subsequently choose their mode of commuting. We find that men are 15% more likely to use private modes of transport (PRT) than public transport (PT). Despite having similar incomes, women are 15% less likely to use PRT compared to PT and 19% more likely to use intermediate public transport (IPT). PRT and IPT usage is associated with higher commute costs and lower travel speed compared to trains but similar speed levels compared to public buses. Commuters who use PRT and IPT report a better travel experience than those using PT. Commuters in Mumbai face a significantly lower quality of commute, due to their greater reliance on PT. Finally, lower quality of travel has a significant adverse association with productivity at work, especially for women.</p>

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Commuting, transport infrastructure and gender: evidence from Indian metros

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    2025年1月28日

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  • Vidya Mahambare,
  • Sowmya Dhanaraj,
  • Madhumitha Srinivasan,
  • Anita Christopher

摘要

Using a primary survey covering key commuting parameters from three Indian megacities—Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai—which differ in transport infrastructure, we analyse the endogenous decision-making process of urban high-income commuters of similar age and education levels. We find that young urban professionals first decide on commuting distance between workplace and home, and subsequently choose their mode of commuting. We find that men are 15% more likely to use private modes of transport (PRT) than public transport (PT). Despite having similar incomes, women are 15% less likely to use PRT compared to PT and 19% more likely to use intermediate public transport (IPT). PRT and IPT usage is associated with higher commute costs and lower travel speed compared to trains but similar speed levels compared to public buses. Commuters who use PRT and IPT report a better travel experience than those using PT. Commuters in Mumbai face a significantly lower quality of commute, due to their greater reliance on PT. Finally, lower quality of travel has a significant adverse association with productivity at work, especially for women.