As per Oliver Wyman Forum, a think tank affiliated with the consulting firm by the same name and the University of California Berkeley’s Institute of Transportation Studies, the following cities have the best public transit system in the world
London boasts of one of the largest public transport networks in the world, with integrated metro, train and bus systems spanning the city.
The city added a high frequency Elizabeth line stretching between suburbs to the east and west of the city to its underground network in 2022
Berlin has embraced multimodality through its networks of metro and suburban trains, trams, and ferries. These are combined by an integrated app which provides journey planning and payment for all types of transport, including cars and e-scooters
Paris has repurposed some of its road space and now has significantly fewer parking spaces to encourage people to use other modes of transit. Parts of the city are more than a short walk from a public transit station, and the system enjoys a high rate of usage
Tokyo’s mass transit system provides frequent service and on-time departures owing to the world’s most extensive urban rail network of suburban trains and subways, alongside buses, trams, and monorails
Also known as the EV capital of the world. Oslo’s metro network consists of several lines, with another under construction. Multiple tram lines run primarily on the road network, though with a few dedicated tracks
Helsinki has a multimodal public transportation network which comprises bus, tram, metro, commuter train, and ferry services. A journey planner app integrates all transportation modes, well during rush hours, and has linkages to the robust national rail system
Singapore’s public transit options are affordable and within easy walking distance. Strong risk-preparedness and disaster-management capabilities make for a resilient transportation network
Stockholm has a dense, multimodal mass transit system with good connections to Sweden's excellent national rail network. The city also has the second highest share of EVs in Europe, after Oslo
Zurich grabbed the second spot on the report due to its efficient, affordable, and almost always within easy walking distance public transport system
Hong Kong topped the charts with the best public transportation services in the world. The city’s residents are avid users of public transportation due to the transit being affordable, seamless interchanges and short walk to public transport system
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