Do migrants and locals differ in commuting behavior? A case study of Xiamen, China

Abstract Although there is a growing body of literature on the commuting pattern rural migrants in China, few studies have examined diversity behavior among workers with different occupations. The present research used 2015 Xiamen household travel survey to examine distances and times distinctive types city. results reveal differences behaviors socioeconomic groups, namely blue-collar, pink-collar, or white-collar local migrant workers. For residents, blue-collar longest commute distance, while pink-collar shortest distance. Migrant workers—for both pink-collar—in general over shorter than reach their workplaces. However, planning practices attempted demolish affordable rental housing urban villages, which will increase costs exacerbate sociospatial inequality. These findings can be practical use when offering alternative for redevelopment.