The correct answer to this open question is the following.
Although you did not include further references about the author, the description fits very well with the scenery of México.
In this country, public transport is the preferred means of transport. During my time there, I had some unique and magnificent experiences. After leaving town, I rented a car to explore the scenery. The first time I drove, it was interesting because the streets had structures that are almost works of art. What country was the narrator in? Answer: México.
Indeed in México, public transportation is the preferred means of transportation for Mexicans. Major cities such as Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, have major subway and train lines that serve the metro areas.
Colonial towns such as Puebla, Guanajuato, Morelia, and Zacatecas, have beautiful downtowns that are awarded as "Humanity heritage" by UNESCO. Every street has plenty of old buildings from the 1600s and 1700s, which makes the visitors to be delighted with the scenery.