# The end of commute misery

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Podcast: [Round Table China](https://stenobird.com/podcast/round-table-china-390882)
Published: 2026-06-29T09:08:00+00:00
Episode link: 1_2765179
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For millions of commuters, the daily trek is a draining puzzle of schedules and traffic jams. Now China is weaving suburban rail, subways, bikes, and roads into a smarter transportation web across its megacities. If the slog shrinks, people might reclaim more than just minutes on the clock, and when cities begin to feel closer without anyone moving an inch, the way we live and connect could move in unexpected ways. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

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