Commute times improving for Sydney drivers
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Sydneysiders are now spending less time going to and from work. While the city has still topped the national list of the longest commute times, a new survey has shown the average travel time has dropped since the pandemic.
Breakdown
- Average daily commute times in Australia have dropped from 61 to 52 minutes since the pandemic. 17s
- The HILDA survey has tracked these changes over 24 years with 9,000 households. 31s
- Increased working from home has eased pressure on transport networks. 36s
- Sydney's commute times have reduced by almost 15 minutes, but remain the highest nationally. 44s
- Remote work and infrastructure projects could save taxpayers billions in transport costs. 1m 32s