I just came back from Seoul and it's wild to see how big of a difference their transit is compared to ours (or anywhere else in the US really).
Barely any delays, and if there are it's always <5 minutes and updates accurately on the app. The app also tells you exactly which door to get on for the quickest exit or transfer. Trains are usually 5 minutes apart.
All the stations and trains I visited were IMMACULATE, restrooms included – and none of them smelled like urine. During non-peak times there's usually an attendant that's sweeping the train cars.
They have a looping line that circles Seoul and connects with all the other lines for easy transfer. Going from one end to the city to the other is a breeze due to how many transfer options there are. Busses are also plenty and incredibly reliable.
Only downside is that you can only pay in cash to reload the fare card but that's it. God the MBTA is such a dumpster fire in comparison.
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Reply to Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Tuesday October 25 by AutoModerator
I just came back from Seoul and it's wild to see how big of a difference their transit is compared to ours (or anywhere else in the US really).
Barely any delays, and if there are it's always <5 minutes and updates accurately on the app. The app also tells you exactly which door to get on for the quickest exit or transfer. Trains are usually 5 minutes apart.
All the stations and trains I visited were IMMACULATE, restrooms included – and none of them smelled like urine. During non-peak times there's usually an attendant that's sweeping the train cars.
They have a looping line that circles Seoul and connects with all the other lines for easy transfer. Going from one end to the city to the other is a breeze due to how many transfer options there are. Busses are also plenty and incredibly reliable.
Only downside is that you can only pay in cash to reload the fare card but that's it. God the MBTA is such a dumpster fire in comparison.