Both New York City and Paris depend on vast subway lines to transport their millions of commuters. In both cities, the subways are often crowded, especially at rush hours. Another likeness the terrible noise level in the trains. A further similarity is that the two subway systems both cover a wide expense for commuters. However, the differences between the two are quite striking, While stations in New York from plain to ugly. Paris stations are generally attractive. Many of the French stations are filled with works of art. In Paris, the subway trains are clean and they run every few On the other hand, New York's trains can sometimes be less clean and reliable.