The 5 cities with the best public transportation in the world

By TravelWiseSep 16, 2023 08:33 AMNews
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According to a report by Grand View Research, the global public transportation market was valued at $54.2022 billion in 2014. The global public transportation market is expected to grow to $374.15 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%.

Insider Monkey has presented a ranking of cities with the best public transportation in the world. To do this, the team used the public transport indices of the Oliver Wyman Forum. These are the Urban Mobility Readiness Index, the Sustainable Mobility Index and the Public Transport Index.

Stockholm, Sweden

The main modes of public transportation in Stockholm include buses, subway trains and ferry lines. With an insider score of 12, Stockholm has the best public transportation system in the world.

Helsinki, Finland

Major public transportation in Helsinki includes buses, trams, subways, commuter trains and ferry lines. The public transportation system in Helsinki is very efficient, as passengers can use the tram, bus and subway with one ticket.

Zurich, Switzerland

The public transportation system in Zurich includes trams, buses, boats and trains. Zurich is a popular destination for tourists thanks to its reliable public transportation system. Switzerland has the third-largest public transportation system in the world.

Singapore

Singapore is known for its well-developed infrastructure. With an insider score of 18, Singapore is among the cities with the best public transportation systems.

Hong Kong, China

The main forms of public transportation in Hong Kong include taxis, public transport railways, buses, minibusses and tramways. A ferry is also available for people traveling across the sea. The public transportation system in Hong Kong is not only the most efficient transportation network in the world but also the safest and most reliable.

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