Methodology

Our Editorial Philosophy

Our guides are built for travelers who need to make decisions, not for readers who want inspiration. We optimize for clarity, accuracy, and actionable detail — fares, timing, what to avoid, and the fastest way from A to B.

How We Rank Options

When we rank transport modes, routes, or parking options within a guide, we use the following criteria — in this order of priority:

1. 1

   Usefulness for the Reader's Decision

   Does this option help the traveler decide how to get around? Vague picks are cut.

2. 2

   Reliability & Accuracy

   Does the route/operator run consistently? Are the fares and times we documented verifiable?

3. 3

   On-the-Ground Verification

   Has our team or a trusted local contributor verified this personally or via recent reports?

4. 4

   Value for Traveler Budget

   Does the option match its price? We flag both overpriced transfers and underpriced day passes.

5. 5

   Speed vs. Simplicity Tradeoff

   We explain the tradeoff explicitly — fastest isn't always simplest, and we say which is which.

What We Don't Rank By

Understanding what we explicitly exclude matters for trust.

• ✗Affiliate commission rates — high-commission providers get no ranking boost
• ✗PR pitches and media requests from operators
• ✗Social media popularity or influencer endorsements
• ✗Paid placement of any kind

Where Our Data Comes From

Our recommendations synthesize multiple signal types. We prioritize signals in this order:

1. 1. Direct experience

   Our team's personal trips, rides, and parking notes

2. 2. Local contributors

   Region-based writers with lived experience getting around the city

3. 3. Primary operator data

   Official timetables, fares, zones, and parking information

4. 4. Government tourism boards

   Official transport advisories and city mobility information

5. 5. Reputable published journalism

   Named authors at established publications with editorial standards

Handling Uncertainty

When we can't verify a detail, we say so. Phrases like 'reportedly', 'according to [operator]', or 'unverified as of [date]' appear in our guides deliberately. We'd rather be honest about uncertainty than pretend to know what we don't.