- Urban mobility is fast becoming a major challenge for many large cities.
- Traffic jams, air pollution, and faulty infrastructures can make navigating cities a real struggle.
- By 2050, around 68% of the world's population will live in urban areas, placing even more strain on cities' transport systems.
- Consulting firm Oliver Wyman has ranked the top 15 cities based on the overall quality of their public transport systems.
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Urban mobility is fast becoming a major challenge for many large cities. Streamlining traffic and finding solutions to population growth isn't a straightforward task.
Over 55% of the world's population lives in urban areas — and this figure is expected to increase to 68% by 2050, according to United Nations (UN) projections.
The report also says the planet will also be home to 43 megacities with over 10 million inhabitants by 2030 — with traffic jams, air pollution, and faulty infrastructure to navigate, trying to get about quickly in a giant metropolis could easily become a nightmare if transport isn't maintained and modernized.
A study by consulting firm Oliver Wyman joined forces with the Berkeley University of California to rank various cities' public transport systems, using points out of one hundred.
Some factors used to classify cities included the quality of the cities' infrastructures, their users' experiences, and the safety regulations in force.
Business Insider also added data about the average amount of time spent on public transport each day and the average distance of a single commute, using statistics from Moovitapp.
These are the 15 most advanced cities where urban mobility is concerned, according to Oliver Wyman.
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15. Paris — 53.7
On average, commuters spend 64 minutes commuting on public transport in Paris.
14. Los Angeles — 56.5
In Los Angeles, people spend 86 minutes on average taking public transport.
13. Barcelona — 56.7
Those commuting in Barcelona have a commute of roughly 50 minutes if they choose to take public transport.
12. San Francisco — 58
Commuters spend an average of 77 minutes on public transport every day in San Francisco.
11. Hong Kong — 58.2
On average, commuters spend 73 minutes a day commuting on public transport in Hong Kong.
10. Berlin — 58.3
On average, Berlin's commuters spend 62 minutes commuting on public transport.
9. Seoul — 58.9
According to Mic, residents of Seoul take the bus an average of 0.44 times a day.
8. Beijing — 59.7
According to China's Travel Guide, Beijing is the biggest rail hub in the country.
7. Helsinki — 61.1
According to Discovering Finland, getting to Russia by train from Helsinki is very straightforward, as there are three departures from the city every day.
6. Tokyo — 61.6
The city is covered by a dense network of train, subway, and bus routes, operated by roughly a dozen different companies, according to Japan Guide.
5. New York — 61.9
On average, New York's commuters spend 87 minutes on public transport.
4. Shanghai — 62.4
According to Shanghai Highlights, there are over 50,000 taxis in Shanghai.
3. London — 62.7
On average, commuters spend an average of 84 minutes commuting on public transport in London every day.
2. Amsterdam — 65.4
According to iAmsterdam, visitors can hire a second-hand bike for around $55 to $193 from spots all around the city.
1. Singapore — 70.8
On average, Singapore's commuters spend 84 minutes commuting on public transport each day.