Islamabad: Walking is the predominant mode of daily travel for Pakistanis, with 35% of the population reporting it as their primary means of getting around, according to a recent survey by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan. The survey highlights motorcycles and public transport as the second and third most common modes, with usage rates of 29% and 20%, respectively.

According to Gilani Research Foundation, the survey encompassed a nationally representative sample of 811 married men and women from various urban and rural regions across Pakistan’s four provinces. The data was collected via telephonic surveys conducted between March 18 and March 31, 2026, and the results come with an error margin of approximately ± 2-3 percent at the 95% confidence level.

The survey probed participants with the question, “Please tell me which of the following modes of transport you mostly use for daily travel?” While walking, motorcycles, and public transport were the top responses, smaller segments reported using cars (5%), bicycles (3%), and online ride-hailing services such as Careem, inDrive, or Uber (2%). Additionally, 4% of respondents cited other modes of transport, while 2% did not specify their mode of travel.

These findings underline the significant reliance on walking as a mode of daily travel among Pakistanis, with a substantial portion of the population also utilizing motorcycles and public transport for their commuting needs.