Impact of Covid-19 on Shared Mobility in India

ABSTRACT

Covid-19 will have a long-lasting effect on the world’s equations. The current research examines challenges surrounding shared mobility in India during the lock-down period. Throughout Covid-19, there was a fall in shared mobility as a result of social distancing norms. As a result, demand for shared taxis, metro trains, and other modes of public transport decreased. For short distances, individuals resumed their reliance on walking and cycling (trend seen more in Japan). With a greater confidence in social distancing standards, auto industry professionals anticipate an increase in demand for passenger automobiles as people rely less on public and shared transportation. Another element that is inextricably linked to the future of mobility is conforming to sustainable development emission standards. Pollution levels have also decreased in metro centres during the lock-down phase, which has been attributed to decreased vehicle use and manufacturing operations. As a result, by limiting the number of automobiles on the road, we can maintain a clean and green atmosphere. However, reducing car use is extremely challenging. One strategy for achieving sustainable development is to increase the use of electric and hybrid vehicles in compared to conventional gasoline-powered vehicles. The current study is a descriptive one. The data was acquired using an online questionnaire from 180 respondents who commute to their offices daily either personal or public transport in the Delhi & NCR region.

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