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Wednesday, May 18

Workers not afraid of return to CBD, just the transport to get there

Workers are not avoiding a return to the CBD offices, they were avoiding the public transport that took them there, according to a study by Roy Morgan.

On the buses: Pensioners, students back on board but workers steer clear

Public transport in south-east Queensland is running at about 70 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, but not for full-fare customers.

Brisbane commuters are catching later buses to work to avoid crowding - but are doing the opposite on the way home. (Photo: AAP Image/Regi Varghese)

Why do commuters avoid busy buses in the morning but not on the way home?

Queensland public transport users are heading to work later to avoid crowds over COVID-19 fears – but knocking off at their usual time to jump aboard busy afternoon services.

The risk of cars clogging our cities during virus recovery

As we re-open our economy and workers gradually return to workplaces, overall travel will increase. However, the need to maintain social distancing means public transport can’t operate at usual capacity. And fears of crowded public transport will lead to commuters making a much higher proportion of trips in private vehicles – unless they are offered viable alternatives such as the ones we discuss here.

The rail deal: Passenger services nearly empty but freight trains full

Urban rail services have experienced an 85 per cent decline in passenger volumes due to ongoing pandemic restrictions but demand for freight services has increased.

Brisbane gets that country town feeling as crowds disperse

The era of ‘social distancing’ slashed public transport patronage in south-east Queensland by around 10 per cent even before tougher restrictions were announced this week.