The Public Transit Debacle: Billions More Dollars To Fund Fewer & Fewer Riders

Data thanks to @emre_ozdenoren

Car journeys back to pre-pandemic, while rail, bus and tube 15% to 25% down. Since the majority of travel is for activities like shopping, eating out and entertainment (which are back to pre-pandemic levels ) suggests commuting substantially down. pic.twitter.com/wjnritxZRS

— Nick Bloom (@I_Am_NickBloom) December 31, 2022

Employee average pay by work status:

Fully in person (e.g. retail, food, travel and essential services) are lowest paid at $55k

Fully remote (e.g. IT, call-centers and payroll ) are mid-paid at $75k

Hybrid #WFH (e.g. professionals and managers) are highest paid at about $85k pic.twitter.com/OT7lA3Zr7f

— Nick Bloom (@I_Am_NickBloom) December 31, 2022

Many people have asked about social distancing as a factor deterring the return to public transport. That is absolutely right – in our monthly survey 24% of respondees state they definitely would avoid this and another 30% likely would. pic.twitter.com/uoqEOfrggh

— Nick Bloom (@I_Am_NickBloom) December 30, 2022

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