The bar graph presents key information about the number of trips taken by primary students aged 5 to 12 in a specific country over the course of a year, from 1990 to 2010. It illustrates the various modes of transport used to travel to and from school, including cars, bicycles, buses, walking, and a combination of walking and bus transport. The trips are measured in millions per year.
From the graph, it is evident that in 1990, walking was the predominant means of travel, while cars were the least popular option. However, over the 20-year period, there was a significant shift in preferences, with cars emerging as the primary mode of travel and bicycles becoming the least popular choice. The most remarkable change occurred in the number of car passengers, which increased by 6 million over the two decades, making it the only mode of transport to see growth in demand during this time.
In contrast, all other modes of transport experienced a decline in usage. Walking saw the most drastic decrease, with more than 6 million fewer trips taken from 1990 to 2010, followed by cycling, bus travel, and finally the less convenient option of combining walking and bus transport.
Overall, the trend indicates a growing reliance on cars as the preferred means of transportation over the 20-year period, while walking, cycling, and bus travel have all lost popularity among students commuting to and from school.