In this piece, we will list 5 Countries With Most Efficient Public Transportation. If you want to read our discussion on the overview of Public Transportation globally head on over to our work here 16 Countries With Most Efficient Public Transportation.
5. Japan
Japan has highly efficient public transportation, especially between its larger cities and its metropolitan areas. Japan’s Shinkansen, a bullet train that connects most major cities of the country travels at speeds of 320km/h, according to Japaniverse. There are also cheaper alternatives to Shinkansen, such as the highway buses which cost around 1/4th the price of the Shinkansen but the journey can be up to around times longer on these buses.
4. Luxembourg
While many people have not heard of Luxembourg, it is a small European country bordering France and Germany. It may be important to note that the total land area of this country is relatively small at 2586 sq km, according to this report by the UNECE.
However, it would be amiss to not include Luxembourg’s high density of public passengers. This high number may be because public transportation in Luxembourg is free. For tourists: if you’re planning to visit, make sure you utilize their transport options and explore both the cities and the countryside.
3. Norway
Norway’s public transportation system is quite well developed, be it bus, car or rail. If you are to travel on public transportation in Norway, it is highly recommended to use the correct apps for your area and what purpose they serve. The digitized system is highly effective. For example, there is one app for tickets and one app for travel information so you would need both.
2. Hong Kong
Second on our list of the countries with the most efficient public transport systems is Hong Kong. It is unsurprising that Hong Kong is on this list given that mainland China has also been mentioned in our list of 16 Countries With Most Efficient Public Transportation. Its public transportation system is undoubtedly one of the best in the world. At the start of 2023, it had a total of 522 bus-bus interchange schemes according to the Transport Department of Hongkong. If you ever plan on visiting, make sure you don’t miss out on the cheap and affordable options.
1. Singapore
Singapore’s MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) system is famous for its high-functioning and extensive routes that connect nearly every part of the small country. The first phase of Singapore’s MRT openings happened back in 1987 going from Yio Chu Kang to Toa Payoh. Among the different public transport options, its bus network is particularly well developed. Tourists can access all public transport in the country by purchasing an SGD 10 (USD 7.45) pass for one day according to TripMyDream.
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