Table 5.

Impact of text messages on bus use and physical activity behaviours, surveys N = 29

Behaviour	Response % (n)	Illustrative quotes about impact of text messages
Bus Use		Well, I think the text messages, I found that for me, personally, were a little redundant because these were messages that I already knew. [P178]. I don’t think so. But I mean, it’s hard to know. Definitely not in that moment, whether subconsciously it helped me stay more aware. Overall, I don’t think so. [P247] It was a good reminder to do some physical activity, but it didn’t really affect my behaviour, I guess. It’s a good reminder [P88] I think it was already on my mind because of maybe the notifications about reaching targets and things. So, it wasn’t like it reminded me to do it or anything. [P69]
The text messages made no difference to my bus use	55 (16)
The text messages made me think about increasing my bus use	38 (11)
The text messages made me increase my bus use	7 (2)
Physical Activity
The text messages made no difference to my PA	55 (16)
The text messages made me think about increasing my PA	34 (10)
The text messages made me increase my PA	10 (3)

PA Physical acitivity