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Fewer people anticipate using buses, trains and planes after lockdown – research Updated: 27/04/2021, 6:55 pm Passengers wearing a protective face masks at the Edinburgh Airport check-in area (Jane Barlow/PA) Fewer members of the public anticipate using buses, trains and planes after Scotland has emerged from lockdown, according to new research. An Edinburgh Napier University survey suggests the coronavirus pandemic may have long-term repercussions for the country’s public transport. It found 42% of respondents (994 Scottish residents) think they will not fly as much, with 36% using buses less and 34% not travelling by train. Dr Achille Fonzone, associate professor of transport analysis and planning at Edinburgh Napier, said: “Although part of it may be due to current overexposure to discussions about infective diseases and so be transient, such lack of confidence in public transport is not good news for the industry.

United kingdomLucy downeyGlasgow andrew milliganGreg fountasEdinburgh napierAchille fonzoneScottish funding councilSchool of engineeringNational transport strategy delivery planEdinburgh napier universityNational transport strategy of the scottish governmentResearch instituteNational transport strategyBuilt environmentTransport research instituteScottish funding