{
  "id": 13908672,
  "title": "How India travels: A tale of two wheels and many divides",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/how-india-travels-a-tale-of-two-wheels-and-many-divides",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T08:02:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/how-india-travels-a-tale-of-two-wheels-and-many-divides/articleshow/134886236.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's transportation landscape is shaped by a complex interplay of regional factors, with significant differences between urban and rural areas, as well as gender disparities. A recent nationwide survey found that 42.6% of workers primarily use two-wheelers, while walking is the dominant mode in rural regions, with 36.6% of workers relying on foot travel. In contrast, urban areas show a stronger preference for vehicles, with 52.3% of workers relying on two-wheelers and just 13.5% walking. The metro and local train network is predominantly used by urban workers, with a 5% share in cities compared to just 0.4% in rural areas. Students and workers have distinct commuting habits, with students more likely to walk or cycle and workers more likely to use buses. Gender also plays a role, with men more likely than women to use two-wheelers, while women are twice as likely to walk. Commute times are generally short, with 83.4% of workers reaching their destinations in under 30 minutes, but this varies significantly between rural and urban areas. Urban travel is also more expensive, with monthly commuting costs about 71% higher than in rural areas. Nighttime travel patterns also show notable regional variations, with bus travel being the primary mode for long-distance trips.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}