UTTRI associated faculty Professor Shauna Brail comments to CTV News on the increased popularity of driving or ride-hailing versus other modes of transportation—such as taking public transit, cycling, and walking—saying that it may be due to a perception that it is the safest way to get around during the pandemic.
“There’s a greater sense or perception of safety in terms of transmission of disease in a ride-hailing vehicle than on public transit,” she said. “Whether that’s true or not is a totally different matter.” – Professor Shauna Brail
Visit the Post Pandemic Toronto: Toronto After the First Wave website. This ongoing research project headed by Brail tracks data on the continuing impacts of COVID-19 on the City of Toronto. Data visualizations, interactive dashboards and short videos illustrate mobility trends for several modes.
Read and watch “Torontonians are driving more since pandemic began, city report finds,” CTV News Toronto, November 30, 2021.