he graph highlights the percentage of the population using public transport between 1980 and 2019 in four different cities: Tokyo, New York, London, and Sydney. Overall, the line chart indicates a general increase in public transport usage during this period, which is most pronounced in Japan’s capital.
According to the data, Tokyo was the leading city in terms of public transport usage in 1980, accounting for 25% of the general population. This percentage grew sharply over the next ten years, reaching 50%. After that point, the proportion continued to rise gradually, peaking at 70% in 2010. By 2019, public transport users in Tokyo made up 80% of the population.
In contrast, New York and London experienced a similar upward trend between 1980 and 1995, with New York rising from 20% to 40% and London from 15% to 30%. By 2000, both cities had reached the same proportion. Over the following decade, New York’s usage increased slightly to 50% by 2019. Meanwhile, London saw a dramatic rise to a notable 65% in the same year.
Sydney had the lowest public transport usage in 1980, with only 15% of the population using it. The figure rose to 30% in 2000. From then on, there was a substantial upward trend, with the percentage exceeding 40% by 2010. This growth remained steady over the next few years, and by 2019, half of Sydney’s residents used public transport.
To sum up, the data illustrate that a growing number of inhabitants in major cities are relying on public transportation for commuting, regardless of their nationality or location.