The table compares the proportions of journeys made by different transport modes in four countries, while the bar chart illustrates the main reasons why people choose to travel by car.
Overall, cars are by far the most popular means of transport in all four countries, particularly in Canada. By contrast, the Netherlands records the highest figures for cycling and walking. Regarding the survey, the most common reason for car use is the absence of alternatives, whereas working night shifts is the least cited factor.
In detail, car travel dominates in every country, accounting for 90% of trips in Canada, followed by Belgium at 72% and Germany at 68%, while the Netherlands has the lowest proportion at 47%. The Netherlands, however, leads in both cycling and walking, at 26% and 18% respectively, compared with much smaller figures in Canada. Public transport use is highest in Germany at 18%, while the remaining countries show considerably lower percentages.
According to the survey, around 40% of respondents drive because they have no alternative. Work-related needs rank second at approximately 30%, followed by convenience at about 20%. A smaller proportion of people consider cars quicker (around 15%), and working night shifts is the least common reason, at roughly 5%.