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Indian Workers Spend Average Rs 785 Monthly To Reach Office Reveals Govt Survey
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News18•05-10-2026, 21:15
Indian Workers Spend Average Rs 785 Monthly To Reach Office Reveals Govt Survey
- •Workers in India spend an average of Rs 785 per month commuting to fixed workplaces, with urban workers paying Rs 1,044 compared to Rs 612 for rural counterparts.
- •Male workers spend an average of Rs 835 per month on fixed-workplace commutes, significantly higher than the Rs 533 spent by female workers.
- •Two-wheelers remain the primary mode of transport for workers across India, accounting for 37.1 percent in rural areas and 52.3 percent in urban areas.
- •Over 80 percent of workers reach their fixed workplace within 30 minutes, with the average travel time recorded at 25 minutes.
- •Urban students spend an average of Rs 617 monthly on trips to educational institutions, while rural students spend Rs 361.
Key Questions Answered
According to a government survey, Indian workers spend an average of Rs 785 per month commuting to fixed workplaces.
Urban workers incur higher travel costs, spending an average of Rs 1,044 per month compared to Rs 612 for their rural counterparts.
Two-wheelers serve as the single largest primary mode of transport for workers nationwide, accounting for 52.3 percent in urban areas and 37.1 percent in rural areas.
