Ostrava ranked best transport in Central and Eastern Europe

A study by PwC has ranked Ostrava as having the best transport system in Central and Eastern Europe, with Prague and Brno following closely. This evaluation compared 25 cities in the region for "smart mobility," focusing on traffic management, environmental sustainability, public transport quality, and active mobility options.

Ostrava earned its top spot due to its high-quality, affordable public transport system and efficient traffic management. A major factor in the ranking was the city's impressive public transport usage rate, with 69 percent of all trips made using this system. "The main asset of Czech cities is affordable public transport, which is the least expensive in the region relative to average wages," said PwC analyst Jan Brázda.