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Public transport systems in mid-sized South American cities lag behind megacities.

open South America / Unspecified, South America

Investment priorities focus on capitals while smaller cities struggle with outdated fleets. Regional funding and planning platforms can spread best practices.

local-regional south-america south-america-unspecified public-transport cities public transport systems mid-sized south american lag behind megacities society-governance urban african climate-environment

WS01961

By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T15:59:00Z

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