After the outbreak of the COVID-19, the world has changed, and all industries have been affected. The transportation sector had to adapt quickly to continue functioning during the quarantine and restrictions. One of the key reasons why the transport industry has had to be heavily modified is the government’s requirement to comply with quarantine. In most countries, both international travel and movements within the country were restricted. Public transport has undergone significant changes in most major cities. The tourism sector has been seriously affected, having lost customers for a long time.
The need to minimize social contacts and untraceable movements has led to significant changes in the transportation sector. The pandemic dictated new rules: observing social distance, preference for non-cash payment, and movement by passes on special occasions. Transport production companies have refocused their activities on manufacturing personal protective equipment. Public transport, tourism, and private transportation have adapted to the new conditions. The pandemic was not only a loss-making action but allowed the transport sector to improve service and contribute to the fight for public health.
Established new models will remain relevant for some time in the transportation sector. During the pandemic, transportation safety has increased, and many people continue to keep a distance in transport and wear masks even after restrictions have been lifted. The transport sector’s priority direction has become ensuring passengers’ safety. However, lifting restrictions in the tourism sector will return everything to the pre-pandemic time. The main achievement that any industrial area, including the transportation sector, has taken out of the pandemic is the need to adapt to rapidly changing conditions for the benefit of society quickly. Having experienced a severe shock, the transportation industry is ready for new difficulties.