April 14th, 2026

The Tokyo subway costs 80 cents a ride. Sound Transit costs up to $47. And they still can’t get to Ballard

Name: The Tokyo subway costs 80 cents a ride. Sound Transit costs up to $47. And they still can’t get to Ballard
Uploaded: 2026-04-14T20:35:24+00:00
Duration: 4 min 15 s
Description: In Tokyo, it costs $.80 to move a rider across one of the most efficient transit networks on the planet. In Seattle, it costs up to $47 per rider. Charlie Harger breaks it down in his latest commentary.

In Tokyo, it costs $.80 to move a rider across one of the most efficient transit networks on the planet. In Seattle, it costs up to $47 per rider. Charlie Harger breaks it down in his latest commentary.