PUBLIC TRANSPORT USE
In March 2009, 14% of people aged 18 years and over who usually travelled to work or full-time study reported using public transport as their main form of transport to get to their place of work or full-time study. Use of public transport was highest in Victoria and New South Wales (both 17%) and the lowest in Tasmania (3%). People most likely to take public transport to get to their place of work or full-time study were aged 18-24 years (28%) (table 4.3 and table 4.4).
The most common reason given for choosing public transport to travel to work or full-time study was convenience, comfort and less stress (59%). South Australians were the most likely to report this as a reason (68%) compared with other states and territories. Other reasons for using public transport included; price/cost (30%), did not own a motor vehicle (20%), parking concerns (19%) and public transport services near to home (18%) (table 4.11).
Reasons for using public transport on usual trip to work or full-time study - 2009
Access to public transport continued to be one of the main reasons for people not using public transport in Australia. In March 2009, 27% of people indicated that there was no service available at the right/convenient time, 26% said there was no service available at all and 22% preferred the convenience/comfort/privacy of a private vehicle (table 4.13).
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