ONE out of three Filipino families use bikes for recreational and essential activities, according to the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station (SWS).
The survey said the number of households in the country that used bikes or cycles for an activity rose to 36 percent or around 10 million in 2023, up from 7.3 million (29 percent) in April 2022 and 6.2 million (24 percent) in May 2021.
The SWS study showed around 7.5 million Filipino households (27 percent) use bikes for recreational activities, while 6.7 million (24 percent) do it for essential purposes.
The pollster also logged higher bicycle owners compared to car owners, with a 4:1 ratio. SWS said the number was similar to April 2022 and May 2021, but higher than the 2:1 ratio in the May, July, and September 2020 surveys.
“Thirteen national SWS surveys from May 2020 to March 2023 show that there were more bicycle owners compared to car owners nationwide,” SWS revealed.
The survey was conducted from March 26 to 29, using face-to-face interviews of 1,200 respondents nationwide.
The SWS said that there were more bicycle owners compared to car owners nationwide, citing 13 surveys from May 2020 to March 2023.
“Thirteen national SWS surveys from May 2020 to March 2023 show that there were more bicycle owners compared to car owners nationwide,” the survey added.
In all thirteen surveys, the bulk of motor vehicle owners nationwide own 2-wheeled types, such as motorcycles,” the SWS stated.
The March 2023 survey also found that 13 percent or 3.6 million households use borrowed bicycles, which doubled from 6 percent or 1.5 million recorded in April 2022 and May 2021.
