This graph shows the percentage of people in selected countries who use public transportation on their commute to school or work. Americans are far more likely to drive cars than people in other countries. Why do you think they’re less likely to rely on public transit?
Commuters on a train in South Korea. Shutterstock.com
Paying the Fare
COUNTRIES | PERCENTAGE
South Korea | 41%
Poland | 39%
Austria | 34%
Mexico | 33%
Spain | 32%
Japan | 30%
Germany | 27%
United Kingdom | 24%
France | 23%
United States | 13%
SOURCE: Statista
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