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COVID-19 mobility restrictions disproportionately affected blue-collar workers in İstanbul. Despite lockdowns, essential workers maintained high public transport use during work hours, highlighting the need for targeted social protection measures.

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  • Public transport use decreased with movement restrictions, but density increased during peak work hours (6-9 am, 5-7 pm).
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  • Intense activity areas for blue-collar workers were identified across multiple districts and along the D-100 highway.

Conclusions:

  • Public transport density during work hours indicates essential blue-collar workers continued commuting despite restrictions.
  • Sustained physical movement of blue-collar workers highlights their essential role and vulnerability.
  • Emphasizes the necessity of social protection for all workers, especially blue-collar, in pandemic management.