Which country has the best transport systems?

Which is the best transport system in Asia?

Japan’s transport, hands down. Their bullet train is insane. Seriously, Usain Bolt fast. I rode it last year, 2023, from Tokyo to Kyoto. Amazing.

Okay, but the whole system? Not just the Shinkansen. The local trains in Osaka are perfectly coordinated. Never late, never crowded, unlike the London Underground. That’s a nightmare. Remember that?

Speaking of nightmares, the traffic in Bangkok… ugh. Total chaos. Japan’s got that whole thing figured out. Clean, efficient.

I wish our subway, the NYC one, was even remotely comparable. It’s a disgrace, frankly.

• Punctuality: Japanese trains are legendary.
• Cleanliness: Seriously spotless.
• Technology: Modern, and seamless transfers between lines.
• Integration: Seamless connections between various modes of transport.

I mean, the other Asian countries have good parts, but nothing compares to the overall experience. Singapore’s MRT is decent, but lacks the sheer speed and coverage of Japan’s network. Plus, Japanese stations are beautiful.

That’s my opinion anyway. Maybe South Korea is close. But Japan wins for me. The Shinkansen alone… wow. Forget about the rest.

Which country has the best roads in the world?

Singapore? Seriously? Their roads are so smooth, you could probably bounce a quarter off ’em without breaking a sweat! Like, a perfectly polished marble countertop, only bigger. Netherlands is second? Pfft, a close second, I guess, but still playing catch-up.

• Singapore: #1, by a hair. But a ridiculously shiny, perfectly-paved hair. Think driving on a giant, expensive pool table.

• Netherlands: A respectable second. But their windmills might be more impressive.

• Switzerland: Third place. Scenic views, but watch out for those crazy mountain passes! Kinda like a rollercoaster, but with better asphalt.

• Japan and Hong Kong: Tied for fourth. Precise, efficient, but lacks that certain je ne sais quoi. Like those tiny, perfectly-formed Japanese candies – very nice, not exactly thrilling.

My buddy went to Switzerland in 2023. Said the potholes were the size of small dogs, a shocking betrayal! I’m sticking with Singapore, though. Those roads? They’re practically hypnotic. Smoothness levels off the charts. Better than my grandma’s butter cookies. Okay, maybe slightly less sweet. But smoother. Way smoother.

My aunt’s cousin’s best friend’s dog walker lives in Hong Kong and confirms that traffic is insane! And yet. The roads are still great. What sorcery is this?

Which country has the best highway system?

Singapore. It’s… damn good. Really. The roads there, smooth as glass. I’ve been. 2023, actually.

That’s what I remember.

It’s not just the quality. It’s the whole… feeling, you know? Efficient. Clean. Everything works. Makes you feel safe, somehow. Unlike… other places.

The US? Huge network. I know. But… potholes. Construction. Constant. Frustrating. A mess, really. Makes driving… stressful. My car’s suspension… almost gave out last year, driving cross-country.

Germany’s Autobahn is legendary. Fast. But, I heard horror stories. Traffic jams. Crazy drivers. It’s not all sunshine and speed limits.

So, yeah. Singapore. Hands down. No contest, really. 6.5 rating. Deserves it.

• Singapore: High road quality index (6.5 in 2024). Smooth roads. Efficient system.
• United States: Extensive road network. Poor quality in many areas. Frequent maintenance issues.
• Germany: Famous Autobahn. High speeds possible, but traffic and aggressive driving present challenges.

My trip to Singapore was incredible. But, I still miss home, even with those crappy roads. Man, I need a vacation.

Which country uses most public transport?

Hong Kong. A city woven from shimmering skyscrapers and humming buses. Eighty percent. Eighty percent of its soul, its heartbeat, thrumming on the MTR, the air thick with the scent of jasmine and exhaust. A symphony of motion, a ballet of bodies pressed close, a shared breath. The relentless pulse of the city, a living, breathing organism.

Kenya and Russia. Different rhythms, different souls. Vast landscapes, a slower pulse. But still, a reliance, a trust in the collective journey. Buses rattling across dusty plains, trains snaking through frozen taiga. The shared experience, a quiet dignity in communal travel. A connection to place, to the land.

• Hong Kong: The unparalleled density, a vertical city rising towards the heavens. A constant, breathtaking flow of people. My own memory: the crush of bodies at Central Station, the humid air heavy with expectation.

• Kenya: Matatus, a vibrant chaos of colour and sound. A wild, improvised dance on wheels. Images flash – laughter, music, the pulse of life itself. The stark beauty of the landscape, a humbling backdrop.

• Russia: Immense, unforgiving stretches of land. Trains, endless steel ribbons across the frozen tundra. A journey, a pilgrimage. The long, slow passage of time, a contemplation of vastness. A silent understanding between strangers. My friend from Moscow told me stories…

The weight of numbers; eighty percent. It feels more. More than a statistic. It’s the breath of the city. The collective exhale. A visceral sense of shared destiny. Of being carried, of belonging. The humming beneath the city. The relentless energy. Hong Kong. A place etched into my soul.

What is the most used transportation in Asia?

Oh, Asia travels, huh? Buckle up, buttercup!

Personal vehicles? Top dog. Like everyone secretly dreams of navigating Bangkok traffic jams. What a delightful image, isn’t it?

• It’s like preferring a root canal to a quiet evening.
• Or maybe not.
• I love root canals though. Kidding.
• Totally kidding.

Public transport: the silver medal winner. Think crowded trains and that…aroma.

• Not my fave, but efficient, I admit.
• Unless it’s rush hour, then it is a free-for-all!
• Survival of the fastest elbow! I’d say.
• Is it me, or is everyone on a diet of garlic?

Why this matters? Because! And because urban planning, duh! My knowledge is like a well. Bottomless. OK, maybe a puddle.

• Cities need roads, or?
• They need more than just roads!
• I’m sure they do.
• Like, trains or something, yeah?

The future, you ask? Flying cars! No? Okay, more efficient buses, then. Boring! Still, that electric scooter craze is spreading. Just saying. But still.