How the world gets around Commuters are seen exiting and entering the train at McPherson Square Metro Station in Washington. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)

D.C. denizens have a complicated relationship with their city’s public transit. Though some readers have told us they love the ease of moving around by Metro — though not the expense — many locals seem to disagree. Using Metro, they’ve said, is “difficult and time-consuming.” The system is “falling apart.” Writes one particularly unimpressed citizen: “The D.C. region’s transportation is frankly sub-par.”

So how do other cities stack up? We asked readers from around the world to tell us how they get around each day. From Toronto to Shanghai, discover how they felt about their options. (Or take our quiz to see if you can match their comments to their city beforehand.)

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