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[–] jenesaisquoi@feddit.org 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

With trains the number is much lower, obviously. We don't run trains to every mountain village - but to more than you might think. But for any form of public transport, the number is accurate. I welcome you to visit our country and see for yourself.

[–] Railcar8095@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I did multiple times. Still you're sharing an observation, a made up statistic.

[–] jenesaisquoi@feddit.org 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Well then you've experienced it yourself. Perhaps the following will help illustrate the point: there are 2'115 communes (towns and cities) in Switzerland, but 1'772 train stations, and 23'080 bus stops. And since you've seen how small our cities are, you know there aren't 20'000 in the capital and then nothing elsewehere.

Source: https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/mobilite-transports/themes-transversaux/transports-publics.html

[–] Railcar8095@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Nothing here says 99% population with less than 10 min to public transportation. That's what you, based on your observation, made up.

You're happy with the public transportation there? Good ! That doesn't change anything regarding the original comparison of train stations in Singapore or that you're taking percentages out of your imagination.

[–] jenesaisquoi@feddit.org 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The average distance to the next public transport station is 340 metres. That is road distance, not as the crow flies. The plot thickens!

Check it out: https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/developpement-durable/monet-2030/indicateurs/distance-prochain-arret-transports-publics.html

[–] Railcar8095@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Average is a terrible indicator for something attributed to 99% of population.

That's like saying that 99% of SF is rich because they have a very high average income.

Defiantly, the plot is not the only thick thing here...

[–] jenesaisquoi@feddit.org 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Defiantly? You mean definitely. Ironic

[–] Railcar8095@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

The best argument you had so far. At least no more pretending!