A PARAGRAPH O 'EFFECTS OF COVID-19'
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Transportation sector has been one of the primary victims of COVID-19. From rickshaw pullers to airlines, all have been affected economically by the pandemic. India's overall energy demand fell by 11% in March 20201. Due to lockdown in many countries, the demand for passenger transport has been adversely hit. The freight segment has had a mixed short-term effect in terms of transportation demand. There is a surge in demand for truck drivers in transportation of essential goods. For instance, there is 40% to 60% increase of product being moved into grocery stores and warehouses in US since COVID spread started2. However, the supply chain disruption and slowdown caused by COVID is expected to pull down freight demand in the medium-term. Urban freight segments in India have also had a mixed short-term effect in terms of transportation demand. Since February, the online food orders have dropped by 20% whereas online grocery orders are overflowing3. It is to yet to be seen whether these acquired habits of online grocery shopping will sustain after the pandemic passes.
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