First-ever National Household Travel Survey finds 42.6% of workers commute by two-wheeler

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First-ever National Household Travel Survey finds 42.6% of workers commute by two-wheeler

5 October 2026

The National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI released the key findings of the first-ever National Household Travel Survey (NHTS), conducted from July 2025 to June 2026.
The survey covered 14,274 villages and 10,377 urban blocks and collected data from 4,92,023 households and 20,34,371 persons.
Two-wheelers are the main mode for 42.6% of workers commuting to a fixed workplace; 87.6% of students reach school within 30 minutes.
The average monthly commuting cost is ₹785 per worker, with urban workers paying ₹1,044 against ₹612 for rural workers.
A trip is counted only if it covers more than 1 km.

Survey period: July 2025 – June 2026 Households covered: 4,92,023 Workers by two-wheeler: 42.6% Average monthly commute cost: ₹785

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5 October 2026 Source: Press Information Bureau (Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation)

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NSO National Statistics Office — The agency under MoSPI that conducts national sample surveys and releases official statistics.

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