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US Cities Struggle with Transit During World Cup Surge

4/21/2026

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Many visitors to United States cities face transportation challenges without a car, especially during the summer World Cup, due to limited public transit.
The United States plans significant highway investment, but public transit lags behind international standards, limiting mobility for non-drivers.
New York City has the best transit system in the United States, yet its ridership remains lower than Bangalore and Santiago.

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Story summary

Many visitors to United States cities face transportation challenges without a car, especially during the summer World Cup, due to limited public transit.
The United States plans significant highway investment, but public transit lags behind international standards, limiting mobility for non-drivers.
New York City has the best transit system in the United States, yet its ridership remains lower than Bangalore and Santiago.