"Last-Mile Challenge Holds Back Metro Uptake, Experts Warn. Despite the growing need for sustainable transportation options, many cities are struggling to boost their metro usage rates. According to experts, the key to rapid improvement lies not just in expanding public transportation networks, but also in addressing the final stretch – the lack of reliable and affordable connectivity to and from metro stations. Without significant investments in last-mile solutions, such as bike-share systems, buses, or ride-hailing services, commuters will continue to rely on personal vehicles, hindering the metro's potential to reduce congestion and emissions."
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
