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Analysing the impacts of individual-level factors on public transport usage during the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive literature review and meta-analysis

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Pages 434-460 | Received 12 Mar 2023, Accepted 11 Dec 2023, Published online: 22 Dec 2023

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