Even before Covid, I did everything I could to avoid riding NYC's (and its surrounding regions) public transportation. Namely, bicycle, walk, semi-private ferry services, or even drive. The subways are literally disgusting.
I'd happily use the public transportation if it was anything closer to Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Hong Kong, or many other cities outside the US.
I'd happily use the public transportation if it was anything closer to Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Hong Kong, or many other cities outside the US.