Two days ago there was a transportation strike in Prague that brought trams, subways and buses to a halt. A trade union was striking against reforms of pension, healthcare, welfare, and tax systems and about 2,000 people marched in protest through Prague. However a few trams and buses were still running, making it seem like there was really nothing to worry about other than over-crowded trams. This strike made me think about how important public transportation is in Prague, compared to the US. People in America love their cars and driving huge SUVs and Texas-size trucks is a common thing. It’s different here in Prague where everyone rides public transportation because it is so easy and convenient. I really wish that public transportation was more regularly used in the United States and that it was easier to use. For example having a train from Dallas to Austin to Houston seems like it would make people’s lives a lot easier and get rid of all the traffic. Not only is public transportation ecological but also, for me, I know driving is just not fun. There’s traffic and crazy drivers, and after a hectic day, riding a bus or a train is calming and worry-free. There are certain things that Europeans know more about than the United States and public transportation is one of them.
A subway, known as a metro in the Czech Republic, arriving to the station
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