Metros are perhaps one of the most used public transportation means around the world. People make this a reason for preference; Many factors such as speed, comfort and cost play a role. However, New York subways attract attention with some disadvantages.
For example, Japan has the most efficient metro system in the world, but the United States It is far behind Japan, ranking 11th. Moreover, the number of people taking the subway every day in Tokyo is almost 4 times more than in New York.
What about Tokyo rail system? How has it managed to be so far ahead compared to New York?
In fact, when we compare the maps of the New York and Tokyo subway systems, we can see obvious differences.
For example, passengers traveling from New York to Manhattan by public transportation have only 3 different options to get off. But There are many ports in Japan. So what makes Tokyo, and Japan in general, distinctive is that they are all interconnected.
Commuter rail in Tokyo connects directly to the city’s subway lines, which reduces congestion and unnecessary transfers. This easy transportation is preferred by an average of 2.4 million people every day.
Moreover, with 2 different Tokyo transportation cards, you can travel not only in the city but also in many parts of Japan.
But there is no integrated payment system in New York and in order to use the rail systems 7 different tickets are needed. Additionally, Japan invests heavily in public transportation.
The national government owns approximately 53% of the Tokyo metro, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government owns 47%. But New York City is leased to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, known as the MTA, and its taxes are from city and state governments as well as some federal funds income.
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On the other hand, one of the biggest funds for both New York and Tokyo subways are direct passengers. The most obvious difference between these two systems is These are the fees paid by passengers.
Because Tokyo passengers pay according to the distance they travel.
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Their one-time transportation cost varies from 170 to 430 yen. This figure is approximately It is $1.27 to $3.22. However, New York subway fares are fixed no matter how many stops we take, which creates a negative impact.
In summary, the New York subway system should reach the efficiency levels of the Tokyo subway system, will last for years, if not decades It looks like. Achieving the desired performance of New York subways will naturally require various investments.
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