Extrapolations and catalysts in relation to the COVID-19 epidemic and implications on viable urban transport

Abstract

The Global Pandemic announced COVID-19 on 11 March 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO). As of 26th March, nearly 2.6 billion people (including 1.3 billion people in India alone). Many countries have closed their borders and enforced curfews – which contributes, at national and continental level, to steep decline in transport demand. The epidemic of corona viruses is extremely probable to influence our actions and lifestyle, our way of living, eating and moving, indefinitely.Also if the economic consequences of the mass transit and social mobility crisis have not yet to be fully measured, they have extremely probable to be substantial (such as ride-hail, ride-pool, scooter sharing. Since public transport links directly to economic development and is dependent on fares and subsidies, revenue losses are most likely unavoidable. This research article helps to get the idea in addition to lack of income and extra financial pressures for public transit providers will also contribute to higher expenses of regular maintenance of vehicles and facilities and rising rail speed for a prolonged period of time.In spite of currently perceived risk and reduced take-off of public transport, the sector must be encouraged to move masses effectively and reduce carbon emissions after the virus. This article describes the effects of COVID-19 during and after the lockdown in the transport sector, as well as a long-term plan for the development and future management capacity for public transport.