The provided bar graph illustrates the data on the number of trips made by children in a particular country in 1990 and 2010 for different modes of transport when traveling to and from school.
Overall, in 1990, walking was the most favored mode of transport followed by bus, cycling, walking and bus, and car passenger. Conversely, in 2010, car passenger became the most preferred mode of transport with a significant increase in trips, while the other modes saw a decrease in usage.
In 1990, the majority of children aged 5 to 12 opted for walking to travel to and from school, with over 12 million trips recorded. On the other hand, the usage of car passenger was the lowest at slightly above 4 million trips. However, in 2010, there was a significant shift in transportation preference, as the number of car passenger trips surged to around 11 million, surpassing other modes. The trips by walking, cycling, walking and bus, and bus saw a substantial decline, almost halving their 1990 figures.
Comparing the two years, the decline in the total number of trips for buses was relatively minor, with a reduction of about 2 million trips. It is evident that the trend in transportation mode for school commutes among children shifted drastically from predominantly walking in 1990 to a significant preference for car passenger in 2010.