The DfT has published its National Travel Survey 2008, providing a useful insight into the nations travel habits
Key findings from the survey include:
- Licence ownership in men has remained constant at about 81%
- The percentage of women owning a licence increased from 57% to 65%
- Car journeys accounted for 63% of all trips made and nearly 80% of total distance travelled
- Women make more shorter trips than men who tend to travel further
- Commuting accounted for 19% of all trips made and 28% of distance travelled
- Shopping accounted for 19% of trips but only 13% of distance travelled
- 6% increase in people ordering goods online for home delivery