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Indian workers spend Rs 785 monthly on commute; urban travel cost to office 70% higher: Govt survey

· 5 October 2026 · 2 min read
Indian workers spend Rs 785 monthly on commute; urban travel cost to office 70% higher: Govt survey

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Indian workers spend Rs 785 monthly on commute; urban travel cost to office 70% higher: Govt survey.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[According to the National Household Travel Survey, Indian workers spend an average of Rs 785 monthly on commuting. Urban workers face higher commuting costs, averaging Rs 1,044 compared to Rs 612 in rural areas. The survey indicates a gender gap, with male worke

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