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National Travel Attitudes Study: Wave 8

Attitudes and experiences relating to personal safety when travelling in England.

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Statistics on attitudes towards safety when travelling, and safety during a public transport journey.

Wave 8 gathered responses from 2,018 individuals aged 16 and over in England. Topics include:

  • avoidance of public transport modes
  • precautions taken to feel safe when travelling
  • reasons that people feel unsafe during a public transport journey: walking to a stop, waiting, and travelling on the vehicle
  • experiences of assault or harassment encountered when travelling

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Published 17 August 2023

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