Band 6+: The following bar chart shows the share in modes of transport in 2014 of three cities: New York, Sydney and Hong Kong. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The given diagram illustrates the difference of transportation used in three cities – New York, Sydney, and Hong Kong – in 2014. The modes shown include private transports, walking, rail, bus, and others.

Overall, this chart highlights notable differences in transportation habits across the three cities. Sydney’s reliance on private transport contrasts sharply with New York emphasis on walking. In Hong Kong, bus and rail usage stands out as the primary mode of transport.

In Sydney, private transport was the most commonly used mode, with over 65% of people relying on it, significantly higher than in New York and Hong Kong, where the figure was much lower. Walking was more prevalent in New York, with about 40% of residents walking, compared to around 20% in Sydney and less than 10% in Hong Kong.

Rail and bus was commonly used in Hong Kong, where it accounted for approximately 30% and 50% of transport, much higher than Sydney and New York, where the percentages were closer to 5 to 10%. The category of other vehicles methods showed minimal differences between the cities, with all under 10%.