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The aim is to understand the factors that influence travel mode choice behaviour for short and regular trips in Indian metropolitan cities.

July 11, 2026Discover CitiesOpen Access

Analysis of travel mode choice behaviour for short-distance and regular trips in Indian metropolitan cities

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Randomized trial analyzes travel mode choice determinants in urban India, suggesting improvements for public transport systems.

The aim is to understand the factors that influence travel mode choice behaviour for short and regular trips in Indian metropolitan cities.
Primary data collected from 600 respondents using a structured questionnaire survey in Delhi.
Analysis utilized a Multinomial Probit (MNP) modeling approach.
Considered socio-economic, travel-related, and accessibility variables.
Income and vehicle ownership are significant determinants of mode choice behaviour.
Higher-income individuals prefer private transport while lower-income groups rely on public transport.
Travel time and cost negatively influence mode selection; metro is favored for longer trips, while auto-rickshaws and walking dominate short distances.

Ranjan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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