New Delhi, October 5 (Daily Kiran) : The National Statistical Office (NSO) has released a survey indicating that two-wheelers are the most commonly used mode of transportation for commuting to fixed workplaces in India. According to the findings, 42.6 percent of employees rely on two-wheelers to reach their jobs. The average monthly expenditure for commuting stands at ₹785 per employee.
The survey highlights a significant disparity in travel costs between urban and rural areas. Urban employees incur an average monthly commuting expense of ₹1,044, while their rural counterparts spend around ₹612.
Notably, most workers in India experience relatively short travel times. Approximately 83.4 percent of employees reach their workplaces in under 30 minutes, and 87.6 percent of students arrive at their educational institutions within the same timeframe. However, when considering distance, 57.6 percent of employees travel more than 1 kilometer to work. Among individuals aged 15 and older, over half engage in daily work-related travel, with 54.5 percent in rural areas and 64.1 percent in urban regions.
State-wise data reveals that average travel times range from 20 to 23 minutes in states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. In contrast, some southern states report longer travel durations.
Gender differences in commuting patterns are also evident. Nationwide, 61.9 percent of male employees commute regularly for work, while the figure for female employees is only 41.9 percent.
In terms of urban transport, metro, monorail, suburban trains, and trams contribute a modest 5 percent to the overall commuting landscape. However, usage is notably higher in certain states and cities, with 20.7 percent of employees in Maharashtra, 16.5 percent in West Bengal, and 14.4 percent in Delhi utilizing these public transport systems.
Regarding students, the survey indicates that nearly two-thirds of students aged six and older travel at least 1 kilometer daily for education. This percentage is 65.6 percent in rural areas and 68.1 percent in urban settings. In northeastern states like Assam, average travel times are shorter, ranging from 15 to 19 minutes.
Among students aged 15 to 29, regular commuting is highest, with 79.1 percent in rural India and 73.3 percent in urban areas making daily trips to educational institutions. Auto-rickshaws play a significant role in student transportation, with 10.5 percent of students using them. In urban areas, this figure rises to 14.4 percent, while 6.7 percent of students use two-wheelers, increasing to 11.5 percent in cities.
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