Ground TransportationSwitzerland and the UAE have the best drivers, while Malaysia tops the list for Asia, according to i'way survey.

Top 20 countries with the world's best drivers

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Switzerland ranked first for having the best drivers in the world.
Switzerland ranked first for having the best drivers in the world. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/Dmitriy Chistoprudov

The world's best drivers are in Switzerland and the UAE, while the most polite drivers are found in Turkey, according to a study by global transfer service i'way. 

The study analysed reviews and ratings from passengers in 120 countries from February 2022 to February 2023. Analysts concluded that the most comfortable trips were in Spain, Israel, and France, with criteria based on the courtesy of the driver, comfort of the trip, cleanliness of the car, good mood, and pleasant music during the trip.

Results derived also found drivers in Austria, Great Britain, and Germany paid attention to the cleanliness of the car. The highest ratings were given to drivers in Switzerland, the UAE, and Brazil, and the top 20 countries by driver rating, with a maximum score of 5, were also identified.

The study shows how important the driver is in a transfer, and the final evaluation of the trip by the passenger depends on the driver's actions.

The world's top 20 drivers

  1. Switzerland | 4.99
  2. UAE | 4.99
  3. Brazil | 4.98
  4. Denmark | 4.98
  5. Austria | 4.98
  6. Czech Republic | 4.98
  7. France | 4.97
  8. Algeria | 4.97
  9. UK | 4.96
  10. Malaysia | 4.95
  11. India | 4.95
  12. Turkey | 4.95
  13. Mexico | 4.94
  14. Italy | 4.93
  15. Spain | 4.92
  16. Israel | 4.91
  17. US | 4.91
  18. Saudi Arabia | 4.91
  19. South Korea | 4.91
  20. South Africa | 4.9

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