The difficulties in driving and parking constitute a motivating factor for the use of public transport in the city of Porto. Many citizens choose to leave their private vehicle at home due to the challenges associated with driving and parking in the city.
With regard to intermodal travelers, that is, those who combine different modes of transport in their journeys, the most frequently cited reasons for choosing public transport are the existence of direct connections and the price or cost of the journey. The convenience of direct connections emerges as the main motivation, immediately followed by the economic issue.




