These Cities Have the Best Public Transit Systems
A new report ranks post-pandemic transportation — and who’s best prepared for getting residents around town in the future.
Passengers wait for a subway train in Hong Kong.
Photographer: Ivan Abreu/BloombergWhen it comes to the best public transit systems, cities in Asia and Europe claim all the top spots.
Hong Kong ranked first based on factors including distance to public transit, affordability, operating hours, crowding and commute speeds, according to a new study from the 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. Hong Kong’s mass transit railway was cited for its low fares, limited delays or service disruptions, and for supporting itself financially.