The line graph illustrates the number of people who used three types of public transport – buses, trains, and trams – in a European city over a 20-year period from 2000 to 2020.
Overall, the number of train users increased steadily, while bus usage declined significantly. The figure for tram passengers showed a slight rise by the end of the period.
In 2000, buses were the most popular transport, with around 60,000 passengers per day, compared to 40,000 for trains and 20,000 for trams. Over the next decade, the number of bus users fell sharply to about 35,000, whereas train users grew steadily, reaching 50,000 in 2010. Tram usage remained stable at around 20,000 during the same time.
Between 2010 and 2020, the downward trend in bus passengers continued, dropping to just 30,000. In contrast, the number of train users rose sharply and overtook buses, reaching a peak of 70,000 in 2020. Trams also saw a small increase to 25,000 by the end of the period.