Alterations in Surabaya resident’s travel habit brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic

Abstract

This paper discusses changes in the travel patterns of the people of Surabaya City as a consequence of the Covid-19 outbreak. This study looked at socioeconomic and household aspects, spatial characteristics, perceptions of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and respondents’ intentions to partake in activities outside of the home under the new normal. It also looked into respondents’ virtual activity behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors carried out web-based and face-to-face questionnaire survey on the characteristics of travellers, virtual pursuits throughout the pandemic and the desire to participate in activities outside the home of 354 respondents. Research on virtual activities conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic indicates that working or studying online accounts for the majority of virtual activity (five to six times per week). On the other hand, ordering meal delivery and shopping for basic and secondary requirements online are rare instances of virtual activity. With the exception of going shopping for basic necessities, more than 60% of respondents decided to cut back on their outside activities while maintaining the same frequency of activity as before the pandemic.