Most travellers report that using public transportation to get around the city is easier, cheaper and faster than driving.

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Research has shown that bystanders in situations where they are not free to leave (for example, waiting for or using public transportation) often find cell phone conversations annoying.

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In the long term it may not be such a bad thing to get people thinking about fuel efficiencies and even using public transportation rather than driving everywhere they have to go.

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Next year, commuters in Hong Kong could hop on any form of public transportation using a smart card developed by Sony and Mitsubishi.

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Commuting via public transportation, on foot or by bicycle can be quicker, cheaper and more reliable than using a car.

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