In Timeout Magazine’s 2023 study of 20, 000 area inhabitants from over 50 places, Singapore ranked 6th, above Hong Kong, Taipei, London, and Paris.  ,
Respondents were merely asked if using public transportation was simple to get around their capital.  ,
Singaporeans first began to benefit from the MRT structure about 40 years ago, but Londoners have had a much more extensive “underground” practice.  ,
London’s Basement, or the Tube, which opened in 1863, is one of the oldest and most extensive subway systems worldwide, with 11 ranges spanning 402km.  ,
Dr Fan of SMU said that the Tube, while substantial, has pockets of domestic areas that are somewhat far from coach stations.  ,
” These spaces can be found even in the city region, where policy can be spotty.  ,
” London’s general population concentration is lower than Singapore’s, with fewer large- increase personal buildings, which affects the distribution and accessibility of public transport, “he said.  ,
Dr Fan said that Singapore’s government transport system is more similar to Tokyo’s according to its , broad coverage , and the two cities ‘ high population density.  ,
” But, Tokyo’s urban area is larger than Singapore. But when you move farther out, there will undoubtedly be pockets of places where the quality of public transportation may be inconsistent, he said.
The New York City Subway, the largest in the world by number of stations, is frequently compared to Singapore’s. It is also a major city’s transportation system ( 472 ).  ,
Despite its vast protection and 24- hours operations, the program faces challenges like as delays, ageing facilities, and sanitation issues, areas where Singapore’s program excels, according to one American citizen.  ,
Mr. Jay Suresh, a 21-year-old American volunteer in a Singapore technology company, added that despite the metro being the most convenient mode of transportation, he finds that most facilities are not carefully placed close to where people live.  ,
Individuals find themselves walking more frequently than the metro does to work, they say.  ,
” Whereas in Singapore, the stations are near HDB ( Housing and Development Board public housing ) areas. But then again, Singapore is smaller, so it’s understandable” . ,
Although New York and London have much more sophisticated networks than Singapore, according to transportation experts, it’s difficult to compare the two cities apples to apples because the adjacent built-up areas and characteristics of various cities are different.  ,
Assoc Prof. Theseira mentioned some common measures that could be taken into account, such as how much of the populace is within a certain length of train stations and bus starts, how long does the average ride on public transportation last, how expensive it is, and how far the full distance traveled.  ,
Nevertheless, he cautioned that these might not be the most objective way of comparison, as these factors are generally influenced by other procedures, such as traffic congestion control measures, the basic structure of the town, and the total value of the public transport system.
” People could be using public transportation more frequently because a city has poor connectivity or traffic flow.  ,
He said,” We have to look at it from a holistic point of view because the city’s context and the goals for public transportation will influence him,” noting that this combination makes direct comparisons between various cities a little challenging.
Dr Fan said that Singapore may be well- connected by global city standards, but within the local context, there is room for improvement.  ,
He explained that having good bus service within a 15-minute walk is viewed in property advertisements as a highly valued feature in places like London and some North American cities.  ,
” But in Singapore, where most Singaporeans do n’t have ( similar ) access to private vehicles and taxi and private- hire rates have risen sharply, a reliable transport system is essential.  ,
” Very often, if you live in the wrong part of the island, you ca n’t take jobs and meetings that are further away. And this is something that our transportation system ought to be trying to accomplish,” said Dr. Fan.  ,