Impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on the public transportation system and strategic plans to improve PT ridership: a review

Subbarao, Saladi S. V.; Kadali, Raghuram

doi:10.1007/s41062-021-00693-9

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“…Thus, researchers and specialists strive to analyze the consequences and impacts of SARS-CoV-2 and their different variants in PT [19]. Subbarao and Kadali [20] suggested a methodology for post-lockdown PT system operation: (a) creating a public database for screening, (b) strategy for the public transport operating system, (c) control measures for the public at transit stations and vehicles, (d) public transport disinfection system, and (e) strengthening of the public transport system and addressing ridership issues. Mesgarpour et al [21] used a machine learning approach that violated an optimal range of temperature, humidity, and ventilation rate to maintain human comfort while minimizing the transmission of droplets.…”

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Public Transport COVID-19-Safe: New Barriers and Policies to Implement Effective Countermeasures under User’s Safety Perspective

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The COVID-19 emergency forced cities worldwide to adopt measures to restrict travel and implement new urban public transport solutions. The discontinuity and reduction of services made users recognize public transport systems as contamination vectors, and the decrease in the number of passengers can already be seen in several places. Thus, this study assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban public transport. We used hybrid choice models (HCMs) to identify the new barriers and potential solutions to increase users’ perception of safety, considering preexistent perceptions of public transportation quality. We used data from an online survey with users of public transportation in a metropolitan area in southern Brazil. We identified that the main barriers to using public transport during virus transmission are related to the system characteristics that force constant interaction with other passengers. Crowded vehicles and crowded stops/stations were considered the most detrimental factor in feeling safe while riding in the COVID-19 outbreak. Countermeasures that reduce the contact with other passengers—directly (limit the number of passengers in vehicles) or indirectly (operate with large vehicles)—and increase offers are possible solutions to make users feel safe while riding. The results of this research might help reduce passenger evasion and migration to more unsustainable transport modes.

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“…During the nationwide lockdown in India, public transport facilities were suspended, which were still not restored in many places by October 2020 [ 18 ]. This has further affected access to health care services for PwD, which was already a challenge in India—owing to the inaccessible physical infrastructure, facilities and information [ 18 ]. Rehabilitation services in India are already scarce, being mostly located at urban-centric tertiary level facilities.…”

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Evaluation of the Impact of the First Wave of COVID-19 and Associated Lockdown Restrictions on Persons with Disabilities in 14 States of India

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Kamalakannan²,

Sadanand³

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Background: There is a paucity of data to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on persons with disabilities (PwDs) in India. About 27.4 million cases were reported as of 27 May 2021. The continuing pandemic in the form of subsequent waves is expected to have negative repercussions for the disabled globally, particularly in India, where access to health, rehabilitation, and social care services is very limited. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions on PwDs in India. Objective: To determine the level of disruption due to COVID-19 and the associated countrywide lockdown restrictions on PwD in India during the first wave. Methods: Using a cross-sectional, mixed-methods approach, data were collected from a representative sample of 403 persons with disabilities in 14 states in India during the COVID-19 first wave at two different points in time (Lockdown and post-lockdown phase). Factors associated with the negative impact were examined using the Chi-square test for associations. The paired comparisons between ‘lockdown’ with the ‘post-lockdown’ phase are presented using McNemar’s test and the marginal homogeneity test to compare the proportions. Additionally, a subsample of the participants in the survey was identified to participate in in-depth interviews and focus group discussions to gain in-depth insights on the study question and substantiate the quantitative findings. The framework approach was used to conduct a thematic analysis of the qualitative data. Results: About 60% of the PwDs found it difficult to access emergency medical services during the lockdown, and 4.6% post lockdown (p < 0.001). Likewise, 12% found it difficult to access rehabilitation services during the lockdown, and 5% post lockdown (p = 0.03). About 76% of respondents were apprehensive of the risk of infection during the lockdown, and this increased to 92% post lockdown (p < 0.001). Parents with children were significantly impacted due to lockdown in the areas of Medical (p = 0.007), Rehabilitation (p = 0.001), and Mental health services (p = 0.001). The results from the qualitative study supported these quantitative findings. PWDs felt that the lockdown restrictions had negatively impacted their productivity, social participation, and overall engagement in everyday activities. Access to medicines and rehabilitation services was felt to be extremely difficult and detrimental to the therapeutic benefits that were gained by them during the pre-pandemic time. None of the pandemic mitigation plans and services was specific or inclusive of PWDs. Conclusions: COVID-19 and the associated lockdown restrictions have negatively impacted persons with disabilities during the first wave in India. It is critical to mainstream disability within the agenda for health and development with pragmatic, context-specific strategies and programs in the country.

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“…Substantial restrictions on authorities also accelerated the sharp decline in public transit ridership. Due to its dense environment and low ventilation, public transit has been considered one of the most infectious modes of transportation in response to COVID-19 in many countries ( Paul et al, 2022 ; Subbarao & Kadali, 2022 ). Accordingly, governments and local municipalities have restrained public transit use through several countermeasures, such as reducing operating hours and the seating capacity of transit facilities ( Huang & Li, 2022 ; Chen, Sun, et al, 2022 ).…”

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Examining the causal relationship between bike-share and public transit in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on the public transportation system and strategic plans to improve PT ridership: a review

Cited by 34 publications

References 40 publications

Public Transport COVID-19-Safe: New Barriers and Policies to Implement Effective Countermeasures under User’s Safety Perspective

Public Transport COVID-19-Safe: New Barriers and Policies to Implement Effective Countermeasures under User’s Safety Perspective

Evaluation of the Impact of the First Wave of COVID-19 and Associated Lockdown Restrictions on Persons with Disabilities in 14 States of India

Examining the causal relationship between bike-share and public transit in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

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