The line chart illustrates the variations in the methods of commuting to work in a specific European city over a period of four decades, starting from 1960.
In general, it is evident that the use of cars for commuting saw a significant increase, while the reliance on buses experienced a substantial decline over the years. The usage of bikes and trains, however, remained relatively stable throughout the period.
In 1960, buses were the most popular mode of transport, with over 40% of the city's working population using them. However, by 2000, this figure had plummeted to just over 10%. Conversely, the use of cars surged from around 5% in 1960 to approximately 35% in 2000, making it the most preferred method of commuting by the end of the period.
The proportion of people who cycled to work remained fairly constant at around 25%, with a slight dip in the 1980s. Similarly, trains were used by roughly 20% of commuters in 1960, and despite some fluctuations, this figure remained unchanged in 2000.
