Determinants for Modal Shift of School Children from Private Vehicles to Public Transport: A Case Study in Metro Manila, Philippines

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Most studies advocate that to reduce reliance on private cars, alternative forms of mode should be made attractive. This study aims to explore the factors and consideration of parents that influence their willingness to shift away from private cars for their child’s trip to school. A total of 109 parents in Metro Manila have participated in the survey, and using logistics regression, the sex of the child, distance of house to school, and quality of public transport vehicles were found to be the significant factors. When the Covid-19 pandemic happened, more parents became unwilling to use the public transport. Findings indicate that improvement in the quality of public transport may be the most effective strategy in inducing mobility behavior towards sustainable transport. Further, school siting and implementation of a School Bus Program should be an extensive collaboration between parents, school officials, and the government.