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The results of the REUS 2025 survey show that the willingness of Slovenian households to use alternative means of transport is increasing. Despite this, the personal car remains the absolutely dominant form of transport, and its use over shorter distances is even strengthening. The main reason for this is undoubtedly the large gap between users' wishes and the actual quality of public transport. The main reasons for not using public transport remain the same as in the past: poor connections, being too time-consuming, and inadequate schedules. People do not use it because it is inaccessible and impractical. Despite the obstacles, the willingness to replace the car with public transport has more than doubled since 2011 (from 14% to 37%). The bicycle is also becoming an increasingly desirable alternative. As an incentive for change, households prioritize practical solutions (good connections, speed), while the environmental aspect is losing importance (the share fell from 20% to 14%). In conclusion, there is a large and growing potential for a transition to more sustainable forms of mobility, but this potential remains untapped due to long-standing, unresolved problems in public transport infrastructure and services.


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Figure RE04-1: Mode of transport for travel to work in the place of residence (for distances less than 5 km) and outside the place of residence (for distances between 5 km and 150 km), Slovenia, 2010-2025
Sources:

Survey on Energy Efficiency in Slovenia, Informa Echo d.o.o., 2025 (12. 11. 2025)

Note:

The analysis of the results must take into account that in 2019 and 2022 the respondents could only choose one option, whereas in past surveys (2010-2017) they could choose several options at a time.

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car (< 5 km)[%] car (5-150 km)[%] bicycle (< 5 km)[%] bicycle (5-150 km)[%] walking (< 5 km)[%] walking (5-150 km)[%] public passanger transport (< 5 km)[%] public passanger transport (5-150 km)[%]
2010 75 93 10 0 19 2 6 4
2011 69 91 14 3 29 3 11 8
2012 72 93 15 3 20 1 8 7
2015 74 89 27 9 36 8 28 24
2017 79 90 30 10 33 6 28 22
2019 35.33 65.64 10.98 1.20 6.01 0.26 4.10 5.70
2022 43.69 70.25 9.44 0.78 6.67 0.46 6 7
2025 41.21 69.45 11.59 0.60 7.71 0.27 11 11
Figure RE04-2: Mode of transport for longer trips (5-150 km), Slovenia, 2010-2025
Sources:

Survey on Energy Efficiency in Slovenia, Informa Echo d.o.o., 2025 (12. 11. 2025)

Note:

The analysis of the results must take into account that from 2019 the respondents could only choose one option, whereas in past surveys (2010-2017) they could choose several options at a time.

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car[%] bicycle[%] walking[%] public passanger transport[%]
2010 87 6 7 17
2011 87 11 13 21
2012 86 7 8 20
2015 87 15 14 30
2017 92 24 22 23
2019 81 1 1 5
2022 80 2 1 8
2025 80 1 2 12
Figure RE04-3: Key reasons for not using public passenger transport, Slovenija, 2015-2025
Sources:

Survey on Energy Efficiency in Slovenia, Informa Echo d.o.o., 2025 (12. 11. 2025)

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poor bus connections[%] unsuitable timetables[%] takes too long[%] luggage (easier with car)[%] bus not available at our location[%] public transport is not as efficient as abroad and often not on time[%] the nearest bus stop is too far away[%] the bus costs more/too much[%] we use it occasionally[%] I need the car for my job[%] out of habit[%]
2015 18 9 9 3 27 0 5 3 7 1 0
2017 13 12 12 1 24 0 7 3 5 2 1
2019 37 33 32 24 19 15 12 11 11 11 10
2022 29 32 31 20 19 14 14 7 5 9 7
2025 36 31 33 20 20 20 14 7 8 8 6
Figure RE04-4: Readiness to switch from car ownership to the use of various mobility services, Slovenia, 2019-2025
Sources:

Survey on Energy Efficiency in Slovenia, Informa Echo d.o.o., 2025 (12. 11. 2025)

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good connections[%] so we do not use significantly more time compared to car travel[%] access to connections[%] cheaper public transport[%] to contribute to a cleaner environment[%] to not reduce the level of comfort[%]
2019 43 45 32 32 20 17
2022 42 38 28 26 15 13
2025 45 40 30 26 14 13
Figure RE04-5: Readiness to use alternative modes of transport in the following 12 months, Slovenia, 2011-2025
Sources:

Survey on Energy Efficiency in Slovenia, Informa Echo d.o.o., 2025 (12. 11. 2025)

Note:

*Additional answer in 2025.

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walking[%] bicycle[%] public passanger transport[%] car (shared use)*[%] car (carpooling)*[%] other[%]
2011 34 16 14 0 0 3
2012 24 13 5 0 0 2
2015 34 20 12 0 0 5
2017 30 19 8 0 0 3
2019 21 15 12 0 0 6
2022 21 15 16 7 7 9
2025 27 21 37 17 16 18
Figure RE04-6: Share of households that will likely, very likely, or certainly decide to purchase an electric vehicle in the next 12 months (by merged statistical regions), Slovenia, 2025
Sources:

Survey on Energy Efficiency in Slovenia, Informa Echo d.o.o., 2025 (12. 11. 2025)

Note:

Due to the small sample size the information for specific regions have been merged. The merged regions in the attached regions map are separated by a dotted line.

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Pomurska, Podravska[%] Koroška, Savinjska, Zasavska[%] Posavska, Jugovzhodna Slovenija[%] Osrednjeslovenska[%] Gorenjska[%] Primorsko-notranjska, Obalno-kraška, Goriška regija[%]
2025 7.91 16.52 8.28 6.39 10.86 7.05

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