That quiet, almost smug realisation that public transport in Vienna is in a completely different league to anything back in the UK. The Austrian capital offers a clean, calm and civilised experience, says Sarah (Picture: Sarah Bishop)I’ve largely given up on public transport in the UK and often end up hiring a car, if I haven’t driven back with my dog. In the UK, ‘signalling issues’ are a national punchline, says Sarah (Picture: Getty Images)Whereas, in the UK, ‘signalling issues’ are a national punchline and ‘replacement bus services’ can ruin an entire weekend. Here, I use public transport daily for exploring the city, errands, and meeting friends. Vienna treats public transport as an essential public service, not an afterthought or profit centre.

Source: Metro March 21, 2026 14:17 UTC