r/transit is a subreddit with 138k members. The community frequently discusses transit, rail, metro, transportation, and bus, and the most common flair used is photos / videos, news, discussion, questions, and system expansion.
A subreddit for discussion on transit systems and transportation all over the world: including buses, trains, trams, streetcars, bicycles, etc. Also relevant are transportation planning, transportation engineering, and design.
Popular Topics in r/transit
#1
Transit
145 posts
#2
Rail
69 posts
#3
Metro
68 posts
#4
Transportation
51 posts
#5
Bus
46 posts
#6
City
42 posts
#7
Station
37 posts
#8
Railway
36 posts
#9
Line
25 posts
#10
Frustrating
22 posts
Flair Used in r/transit
#1
Photos / Videos
: "Which system has the best map?"
48 posts
#2
News
: "Union Pacific says high diesel prices shifting freight from trucks to rail"
28 posts
#3
Discussion
: "What is the best track layout for Mixed Express/Local traffic"
25 posts
#4
Questions
: "The MTR has the blueprint on how to do housing ass transit corporation. So WHY haven’t any North American companies attempted it aside from BART?"
15 posts
#5
System Expansion
: "1980 Vision of LA Metro Rail vs. 2028+ Buildout"
11 posts
#6
Other
: "Possible masterplans of the Metro Earth"
8 posts
#7
Policy
: "[OC] This is how much it costs for a one-way fare on public transit in major cities (September 2026)"
4 posts
#8
Memes
: "Excavations Reveal 10,000 Car Parking Lot Surrounding Roman Colosseum"
4 posts
#9
Rant
: "Boston Buses Keep Getting Slower As Mayor Wu Cancels, Delays Bus Projects"
2 posts
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+28k members(25.4%)
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Last updated: September 21, 2026