Why Americans don t use buses?

There are some claims that American geography makes public transit untenable, but the truth is that our built environment has been created in such a way that people have little choice but to drive. After World War II, car culture and an increased focus on single-family homes built the kind of suburbs we know today.



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In a recent study at the University of California at Berkley, researchers discovered that commuters are more inclined to stop using public transit if they experience delays which can be blamed on the transit agency. (Most people will forgive other inconveniences such as traffic, emergencies or mechanical failures.)

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Unfortunately, federal infrastructure policy and programs have not modernized to meet the five major challenges facing the U.S. transportation system: major injuries and fatalities, climate change, congestion, unequal economic opportunity, and crumbling facilities.

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Low density: US population density is 1/10th of India's and quite low compared to many places in Western Europe or Japan. Public transportation requires a lot of volume to work. Urban sprawl: US cities are needlessly unwieldy. San Francisco Bay Area runs for 100km+ end to end, for instance.

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Public transport in Hong Kong routinely ranks high among the best in the world, and for good reason. The network is extensive, to say the least, and the city is proud of the fact that 75 percent of the population lives within one kilometre of a metro station – that's less than 15 minutes' walk.

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According to Statista Consumer Insights, 73 percent of American commuters use their own car to move between home and work, making it by far the most popular mode of transportation. Meanwhile, only 13 percent of the 7,649 respondents use public transportation while 11 percent ride their bike.

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Europe's public-transit systems are so good that many urban Europeans go through life never learning to drive. Their wheels are trains, subways, trams, buses, and the occasional taxi. If you embrace these forms of transportation when visiting cities, you'll travel smarter.

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Cars Are More Reliable Public transportation can be unreliable. Buses and trains can be delayed or canceled due to weather or mechanical problems. When you have your car, you do not have to worry about these things. You can always go on your vehicle to get you where you need to go.

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The list was topped by the reliable, safe and comfortable public transport in Berlin.

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Thanks to public transit, walkable sidewalks, bike lanes and easy access to car sharing, you can get around Chicago pretty well without actually owning a car. However, you may need to use one for a longer trip outside of the city.

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1. Switzerland. Tucked inside the small but incredibly beautiful country of Switzerland is one of the most efficient and scenic rail networks in the world.

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The report also looked at individual capital cities, rating them based on the same categories. Each capital and country was assigned a score out of a possible 100 points. Luxembourg, Malta, Austria, Germany, Cyprus and Spain came out on top with high scores for easy-to-use tickets and discounts.

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In most European cities, public transport systems will take you through or to famous attractions. It's easy to access bus stops and stations as there are extensive road and subway networks within cities. Europe has a wide inter-state road and subway routes that make it easy to travel from one country to the next.

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