In the Los Angeles area, recent World Cup games have provided an opportunity to showcase the region's public transit system. A local resident, who had not used the LA Metro in a decade, was pleasantly surprised by his experience. He found the system to be functioning well, which is not typically expected in car-centric Los Angeles.

This trial run is significant as it prepares for the 2028 Olympics, where organizers plan to hold a "no car" event. The games will not have parking for attendees, making public transit a necessary option.

Further details about the LA Metro's upgrades and plans for the Olympics are available from the source, KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.