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What ratings? The article doesn't have any ranking lists, it discusses how Bogotá has become a more livable city.

I don't understand the downvotes for you sharing your opinion. While I don't feel the same way as you, there are certainly many people who share your mindset. My 70-year-old father drives 45 minutes to work in his SUV and enjoys it. Listens to NPR and enjoys his herb teas and fruits while doing it.

But then again, he works outside much of the day. I think what this really boils down to is people getting sick of being confined inside spaces (office, car) at all times.

You can simulate that effect by moving to Vegas and spending a lot of time in brothels. Sounds pretty miserable to me.