> I'm comparing this mostly to the UK, which is not a third world country. I'm not so sure at this point. Comparing ourselves to the UK would be sad tbh. Yes

> I'm comparing this mostly to the UK, which is not a third world country. I'm not so sure at this point. Comparing ourselves to the UK would be sad tbh. Yes the 49€ ticket is a nice achievement. But again, it's not about having a perfect transport system. It's having one that is representative to our position in the world, our wealth etc. Buses are something of a gamble. Trains are notoriously unreliable. The same goes for a lot of regional/local providers. That's basic. Things like nice seatings, luxuries, food etc. would make it perfect. But you need to cover the basics first.