Moving towards gender equitable public transport operations in a post COVID-19 world

This research aims to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the mobility of women with respect to bus-based transportation

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
4 May 2021
Country:
India
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Infrastructure, Social Change
Authors:
Shah, S, Rajiv, R, Lokre, A

Abstract

While public transportation systems are resuming with curtailed services, lower occupancy, disinfection of vehicles, contactless ticketing, online reservation of seats and fare increases post COVID-19 lockdown, there is limited data on the effect that these measures have had on women’s access, safety and perception of safety. This research aims to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the mobility of women with respect to bus-based transportation and provide emergency as well as long-term recommendations for gender responsive, safe and secure public bus transportation in Delhi, with relevance for other cities in India and LICs in South Asia.

This is an output of the High Volume Transport Applied Research Programme

Citation

Sonal Shah, Rithvika Rajiv, Abhijit Lokre (2021) Moving towards gender equitable public transport operations in a post COVID-19 world

Moving towards gender equitable public transport operations in a post COVID-19 world

Published 4 May 2021
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