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Why is public transport in North America so bad?

Why is public transport in North America so bad?

Update: 2024-09-18
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North America is the land of the car - but it hasn't always been this way. Many cities were once home to large public transport systems, or came close to building them. What happened? And could these networks ever return?

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Why is public transport in North America so bad?

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