The graph illustrates a distinct difference in public transport usage patterns in 2016 between residents of large cities and those living in other areas of the country.
Overall, the proportion of individuals aged 0 to 60 who use public transport is higher among residents of large cities compared to other citizens. In metropolitan areas, the majority of public transport users fall within the 31 to 45 age range, while in other regions, most users are aged 16 to 30.
The disparity between these two groups is especially evident among younger and middle-aged individuals, with the most significant difference occurring in the 31 to 45 age bracket: 66% of city residents utilized public transport, compared to only 15% of those living outside urban centers. For children, the difference is smaller yet still notable, at 39% for city dwellers versus 15% for those in non-urban areas.
However, the trend shifts for older age groups. In fact, a smaller percentage of 61 to 75-year-olds in large urban areas use public transport (9%) compared to their counterparts outside of these areas (18%). In contrast, for the oldest age group, the statistics reverse, with 15% of urban seniors using public transport compared to only 6% of those living in less populated regions.
It is important to note that there is a more pronounced fluctuation in public transport usage across age groups among city residents. The usage starts at 39% for the youngest group, peaks at 66% for the 31 to 45-year-olds, and then declines sharply to just 9% among the 61 to 75-year-olds. Conversely, usage rates for individuals living outside large cities remain relatively stable, with a peak of 26% for the 16 to 30 age group and a low of 6% for the oldest demographic.