How many people walk to school in the UK?
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Walking to School in the UK
In 2023, approximately 53% of the journeys to and from school for children aged 5 to 16 in urban conurbation areas were made on foot. Comparatively, 28% of these trips were conducted by car, while 10% utilized local bus services. For children residing in urban cities and towns, the percentage of walking trips decreased to 44%. In these areas, 42% traveled by car, 5% by local bus, and 3% by bicycle.