Why is transportation important in China?

The development of public transport is a determining factor in the country's economic development. The Chinese government has invested more than 3.28 trillion yuan (around US$ 514.98 billion) in the transport sector in 2021. It is noted that railways in China are one of the main components of the country's economy.



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Then, there's the local public transportation in China. Currently, China possesses the world's longest, second and third longest metro systems. On top of that, of the top 15 longest metro systems in the world, 8 of them are in China, and they also possess half of the top ten busiest metro systems in the world.

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The main traffic and transport routes are in good condition, but do not reach the level of the leading industrial nations. In terms of the length of its rail network, China ranks 4th in the world with only 10.5 centimeters per capita. In total, the rail network is 150,000 kilometers long.

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This also means many large cities in China experience severe traffic congestion, as well as air pollution and high carbon emissions. The transport sector accounted for 55% of China's oil consumption in 2015, almost double what it was in 1990.

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Transportation costs can add up, especially if you plan to explore different cities within China. A single metro or train ticket can cost between $0.50 and $2, while a long-distance bullet train ticket can range from $50 to $200.

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The highest urban public transport ridership in China is by bus or trolley bus, at about 49 billion in 2021. This was followed by 27 billion taxi passengers and around 24 billion metro/subway riders.

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The highest urban public transport ridership in China is by bus or trolley bus, at about 49 billion in 2021. This was followed by 27 billion taxi passengers and around 24 billion metro/subway riders.

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