The best public transit systems, according to hackers
4 public transit systems recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
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- BARTRiders recommend it for fast trips around the Bay Area that avoid traffic; the most common caveat is poor reliability and cleanliness.23recommend
- CaltrainCommuter rail people praise for speed, electrified trains and Wi-Fi; critics cite one line, limited reach and low off-peak frequency.19recommend
- NYC subwayRecommended as an easy-to-understand network that forms a coherent grid with regional rail and is often the least bad option. One critic says service has declined in recent years.5recommend
- Elizabeth LinePeople recommend it as a smooth, modern rail service, and it is especially useful for getting to and from Heathrow.5recommend