Discussion Questions
Public Transport
Student A
- What is the public transport in your city like?
- Do many people use public transport in your city?
- How do you commute to (get to) work/school?
- Walking is considered one of the best forms of exercise. How far are you willing to walk? Do you know anybody who walks to school/work?
- Do you have designated bicycle lanes in your city?
- Which city in the world do you think is a leader in bicycle transportation?
- Have you ever taken a subway train? If yes, where?
- Do people use a lot of taxis in your city?
- Do you have any similar companies like Uber?
- Which private taxi company is usually cheaper? Which company do you prefer?
Student B
- When was the last time that you used public transport?
- What different modes of public transport do you have in your city?
- How long is your morning commute?
- What do you do whilst you commute? (Listen to podcasts, watch English TV on your mobile phone, sing, etc.)
- Do you have designated bus lanes in your city?
- Do the traffic lights in your city allow pedestrians, bicycles, and buses to cross the road before the light turns green for the cars?
- Have you ever taken a sky train (elevated train)? If yes, where?
- Do you prefer to use an Uber or a traditional taxi?
- More and more young people are preferring not to buy a car due to the high costs involved. How do you feel about taking an Uber or other means of public transport everywhere you go?
- Electric standing scooters are very popular in some countries. Have you ever commuted on one of these?
