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Statistical Bulletin : Trn/1999/2: Travel by Scottish residents: some National Travel Survey results
 
 
Table B: Average distance travelled per person per year by mode of travel
Scottish residents

Miles

   
 

1985/86

1989/91

1992/94

1995/97

 
Walk

286

272

205

207

Bicycle

18

19

17

24

Private hire bus

145

146

126

132

Driver of car, van or lorry

1,926

2,735

2,772

3,219

Passenger in car, van or lorry

1,312

1,960

1,780

1,989

Other private transport (eg motorcycle, moped)

29

35

43

23

Local bus

409

378

425

400

Non-local bus

171

158

94

91

Surface Rail

266

440

150

239

Taxi / minicab

44

54

37

41

Other public transport (eg air, ferry, Glasgow Underground)

47

134

173

354

All modes

4,652

6,333

5,823

6,719

Sample size (number of people)

2,560

2,480

2,092

2,032

       
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