Study on Visiting Friends and Relatives Travel Behaviour of Immigrants in Shanghai

This paper examined the relationships between immigrant status and Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) travel behaviour. A survey for travellers to and from Shanghai was made. Data analysis showed that immigrant status and year of arriving to Shanghai are significant for VFR travel behaviour as well as personal economic characteristic. Structural equation model (SEM) was made to study the differences in VFR travel behaviour and the possible explanations for these differences. The results can help in modelling travel demand, finding policies best suited to meeting the travel needs of immigrant communities.