Telework and the day-to-day variability of travel behaviour: The specificities of Fridays

Authors

Benjamin Motte-Baumvol
Tim Schwanen
Olivier Bonin

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2024

Subject Area

place - europe, ridership - behaviour, ridership - commuting, technology - emissions

Keywords

Travel behaviour, telework

Abstract

This study investigates the uniqueness of Fridays for telework in relation to commuting and non-work travel patterns. Utilizing Bayesian analysis on UK National Travel Survey data (2015–2019), it explores differences in trip frequency, distance, time, and CO2 emissions across days, particularly focusing on teleworkers versus other workers. The findings highlight Fridays as a distinct day for teleworkers, marked by a 20 % reduction in commuting and increased non-work trips, particularly during afternoons and evenings, compared to other weekdays and non-teleworkers. Key factors influencing these patterns include commuting mode, particularly private car use, and rural residency. The study concludes by considering telework’s potential in reducing travelrelated CO2 emissions and its impact on public transport and local economies, especially post-COVID-19.

Rights

Permission to publish the abstract has been given by Elsevier, copyright remains with them.

Comments

Transportation Research Part D Home Page:

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/13619209

Recommended Citation

Motte-Baumvol, B., Schwanen, T., & Bonin, O. (2024). Telework and the day-to-day variability of travel behaviour: The specificities of Fridays. Transportation research part D: transport and environment, 132, 104245.