Mobility Changes, Teleworking, and Remote Communication during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Chile

• Main Authors: Sebastian Astroza, Alejandro Tirachini, Ricardo Hurtubia, Juan Antonio Carrasco, Angelo Guevara, Marcela Munizaga, Macarena Figueroa, Valentina Torres
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Network Design Lab
• Series: Transport Findings
• Online Access: http://transportfindings.scholasticahq.com/article/13489-mobility-changes-teleworking-and-remote-communication-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-chile.pdf

Results from a mobility survey from Chile during the COVID-19 pandemic show a decrease of 44% of trips in Santiago, with metro (55%), ride-hailing (51%), and bus (45%) presenting the highest reduction. Modes with the lowest reduction are motorcycle (28%), auto (34%), and walking (39%). While 77% of workers from low-income households had to go out and work, 80% of workers from high-income households worked from home. Other important factors that correlate with teleworking are gender, educational level, employment status, and occupation. Regarding the number of trips for purposes other than work, significant factors are gender, age, and employment status.