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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Omnibus Survey, May 2006

Variable Details

VariableMAN_11b2
LabelWhy this method of transport
Question text Why did you travel to the airport by ^Txt3 on this occasion? Response 2
Responses
1 It was easiest 11
2 It was quickest 156
3 It was cheapest 45
4 Public transport too unreliable 12
5 Public transport not available at time needed 14
6 Public transport fares too high 4
7 Difficulty getting to a train/bus station/stop 13
8 Too much luggage to travel by public transport 26
9 Impossible to travel to airport by public transport 6
10 Fear of flight delays 2
11 Other 4
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Omnibus Survey, May 2006
Interviewer InstructionsSHOWCARD AN3. Code all that apply. Txt3 := 'car/van' Txt3 := 'private transport' Txt3 := 'taxi/minicab' Txt3 := 'motorcycle' Txt3 := 'foot' Txt3 := 'bicycle'
UniverseAdults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain.;Adults;Households;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study, monthly (up to year 2000), eight cycles per year (up to April 2005), monthly thereafter.
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