Five Costliest Public Transport Systems in the World

BANGALORE: For people who still don’t own a car, public transportation is indeed the best way to travel from one place to another. But, it is quite surprising to know that there are some countries where people shell out huge bucks just to pay for the public transport they commute every day. So, let us have a look at the top 5 cities with the most expensive public transport systems, as compiled by Rediff.

Oslo, Norway: Norway’s capital city, Oslo is the country’s largest city and has a population close to 1.5 million people. The city covers a large area and it boasts of one of the best public transportation systems in Europe. The transport system in the city is vast and consists of many different forms of travel including six-line Oslo Metro, the six-line Oslo Tramway, and the eight-line Oslo Commuter Rail. As well as having one of the largest metro systems in Europe, the city also has excellent bus, tram, train and even boat services to help people roam around the city.

With 84 million passengers annually, the whole system works using the same tickets and fares. This allows anyone coming to the city to easily switch between different modes of transport. The journeys are quite expensive, so being able to use all forms of public transportation can help you get according to your capability. The most basic ticket type is the single ticket that sells for $5.12 for single zone (a minimum distance of 12 km). Taxi ride can cost the visitors as well as the locals around $23.22 and train ticket at $48.58.

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