public transportation
Why the US Sucks at Building Public Transit
America is worse at building and operating public transit than nearly all of its peers. Why is that? And what can we do to fix it?
Don’t Let Coronavirus Scare You Away From Public Transit
People think public transportation is a much bigger cause of pandemics spreading than it actually is.
Manila, Kuala Lumpur, and Yangon Are the Most Congested Cities in Developing Asia
The lack of efficient public transport systems hinders further development.
Young Filipinos Share Their Craziest Experiences in Manila’s Notorious Public Transport
From faking injuries to getting punched, commuting in the city is never easy.
It’s Time to Talk About Sexual Harassment On Public Transportation
We cannot be idle bystanders, we the public, the people on the bus and train, play a role in creating a safe space.
Jakarta's Notorious Becak May Be Making a Comeback Soon
The governor is planning to lift decades-long ban on pedicabs, and none of us is psyched.
No, the Subway Doesn't Have to Be Insanely Hot and Gross
London cooled its tube subway system, at least some of the time. Why doesn't New York do the same thing?
The 'Subway Hands' Instagram Explores Our Strange Fascination with People Eating on the Train
"Eating on the subway requires a blend of self-sufficiency and shamelessness that I truly respect."
The LA Metro Is Finally Replacing Its Legendarily Disgusting Seats
The fabric seats have long been home to lice, bed bugs, and extremely gross stains.
Why Don't We Have Free Public Transit?
Estonia just rolled out the largest free public transit scheme in the world. Here's why we're not following suit.
The Sky Is Actually Falling in New York City's Crumbling Subways
You can now add "ceiling collapse" to your already long list of potential subway horrors.