Key Findings
Driving a car or van was the most common mode of transport in 2025, accounting for 50% of journeys.
Walking was the second most common mode of transport at 28% of journeys.
The top two reasons for travel were shopping and commuting.
Shopping was the reason for 22% of journeys and commuting for 17% of journeys.
Use of buses and trains rose in 2025.
43% of adults had used the bus in the month before their survey interview compared to 39% in 2024. 33% of adults had used the train, a rise from 31% in 2024.
Public transport satisfaction remains below 2019 levels.
64% of respondents said they were very or fairly satisfied with public transport, the same as in 2024, but lower than in 2019 (68%).
Walking to school fell, while travel to school by car and service bus rose.
47% of children walked to school in 2025 compared to 53% in 2023. At the same time, there has been a rise in travelling by car (29% vs 24%) and use of a service bus (8% vs 4%).
Transport costs were easy to afford for 70% of adults in 2025.
People in the 20-29 age group were least likely to find their transport costs easy to afford (59%).
71% of people aged 17+ held a full driving licence in 2025, with licence-holding now stable after years of growth driven by women.