This is a misleading title and commentary.
“Highway passenger-kms” refers primarily to inter-city transport via registered BUSes, not private car traffic.
Inter-city bus transport peaked in 2013 as rising disposable incomes have shifted travelers to HSR and air.
“Highway passenger-kms” refers primarily to inter-city transport via registered BUSes, not private car traffic.
Inter-city bus transport peaked in 2013 as rising disposable incomes have shifted travelers to HSR and air.
It is a sign of an economy that is steadily moving up the value chain, not one that is crashing.
OP should really clarify.
@CommunityNotes
OP should really clarify.
@CommunityNotes
Here is a link to the data series.
Highways are listed alongside other ticketed inter-city travel modes rail, air and waterways.
stats.gov.cn
Highways are listed alongside other ticketed inter-city travel modes rail, air and waterways.
stats.gov.cn
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