With social distancing likely to be the norm over the next several years, the notion of sardine-packing residents into trains, buses and trams is obviously no longer viable if Australia is to contain outbreaks of COVID-19.
This has raised concerns that capital city traffic congestion could worsen after restrictions ease, with commuters tipped to shun public transport and opt for the security of their own cars:
Melbourne could emerge from the pandemic with worse congestion, with surging truck numbers tipped to fuel future traffic snarls as people shun public transport.
