Not really. Most systems run extra buses/trains/etc during the morning and evening rush hour. This is true even in smallish US cities that have lackluster servi

Not really. Most systems run extra buses/trains/etc during the morning and evening rush hour. This is true even in smallish US cities that have lackluster service. It's certainly possible that public transit is still crowded despite this, but I've never heard of anywhere that doesn't even try to scale to match demand.