VOICED: Tokyo, the megacity that works

The video discusses commuting in Tokyo, highlighting the efficiency and reliability of trains and the underground system. It contrasts this with the challenges of using cars, such as traffic and parking costs, and promotes bicycles as a convenient alternative. Tokyo's future plans include improving air quality by encouraging hybrid and electric cars, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly.

What makes Tokyo's train system a reliable mode of transportation?

• Trains are free of charge.

• Trains have luxurious seating.

• Trains run frequently and on time.

• Trains are always empty.

Why do most people in Tokyo avoid using cars for commuting?

• Public transport is free.

• Cars are banned in the city.

• Parking is expensive and requires ownership of a parking space.

• Cars are too slow.

What is a legal requirement for owning a car in Tokyo?

• Paying a car tax.

• Owning a bicycle.

• Having a driver's license.

• Owning a parking space.

What is the most convenient method of transport for short distances in Tokyo?

• Taxis

• Bicycles

• Motorcycles

• Buses

What is Tokyo's plan to improve air quality over the next ten years?

• Promote the use of hybrid and electric cars.

• Build more roads.

• Ban all cars.

• Increase the number of buses.