The graph highlights the percentage of population using public transport between 1980 and 2019 in four different cities: Tokyo, New York, London and Sydney. Overall, the line chart points out general growth in public transport usage in this period, wich is more pronounced in Japan’s capital.
According to the data, Tokyo was the leading city in number of public transport users in 1980, accounting for 25% of the general population. This percentage grew sharply over the next ten years, reaching a 50%. After that moment, the proportion kept growing gradually, experiencing a peak of 70% in 2010. By 2019, public transport users reached 80% of the population.
On the other hand, New York and London witnessed a similar climb between 1980 and 1995, from 20% to 40% and from 15% to 30%. By 2000, London and New York public transport users reached the same proportion. Over the next decade, New York users grew slightly to 50% in 2019. Nevertheless, London increased dramatically yo a striking 65% in the same year.
Sydney’s public transport was the least popular in 1980, with only 15% of users. The number climbed to 30% in 2000. From then on, this percentage went to a substantial upward trend, accounting for more than 40% in 2010. This growth remained stable over the next three years: by 2019, 50% of Sydney inhabitants used public transport.
To sum, the data illustrates that a growing number of major cities inhabitants are using public transport for commuting, regardless of their nationality.