Cities with world's best public transport

Apr 08, 2023, 01:18 IST

Wion Web Desk

10. Amsterdam

Ground with hordes of bicycles and waterways with queues of boats. The Dutch capital has the tenth best public transport in the world, according to a TimeOut survey. About 91 per cent of locals praised city’s public transport system

9. Shanghai

China's most populous city is reputed for its always running-on-time subway system.

8. Taipei City

About 92 per cent Taipei residents told TimeOut that theirs is the best transport system in the world.  The Taipei Metro (or MRT) is one of the busiest light-rail systems in the world and is also famed for its remarkable efficiency.

7. Hong Kong

About 75 per cent of Hong Kong's population lives within one kilometre of a metro station, translating inyo a less than 15 minutes walk. The city transport's Octopus card makes is all more efficient. About 92 per cent residents praised their city's transit system to TimeOut.

6. Singapore

Singapore's buses and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) run on evolving innovation. All buses are wheelchair-accessible. About 92 per cent locals gave a thumbs up to their city's transit system.

5. Stockholm

Stockholm's metro is widely regarded as the world's longest art gallery. Public transport in the city, including trams, buses and ferries, remain as efficient as beautiful are its aesthetics. About 93 per cent locals told TimeOut that their city has world's best public transit system. 

4. Copenhagen

Public transport in Copenhagen holds its ground as one of the best on the planet. With a one-ticket Copenhagen card, you can travel in its network of water-buses, trains and buses. 93 per cent of the locals said they find it easy to get around their city. 

3. Tokyo

The Japanese capital's transport system is as much disciplined as, well, the disciplined Tokyo residents themselves. 94 per cent of Tokyo people said that the city is easy to navigate by public transport.

2. Prague

As many as 96 per cent Prague residents told TimeOut that it is easy to get around the Czech capital. While tram's sight is cherished by all, that of metro is even better. Each metro line has an aesthetic character, dispensing art as Prague residents and tourists get around the city. 

1. Berlin

With 97 per cent Berlin residents give their city's transport a thumbs up. City's U-Bahn, S-Bahn and buses are delight to be on since decades. With comfort, safety, and always-on-time attributes, Berlin's transport system has been deemed world's best. 

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