Why do some subway systems (e. g. Paris, Montreal, Mexico City) have rubber tires instead of steel wheels?

Question

Why do some subway systems (e. g. Paris, Montreal, Mexico City) have rubber tires instead of steel wheels?

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Answer 1

See I always thought Paris was because they are so proud of the rubber tire being invented there and the rubber tire industry wanted to keep it’s power even in the metros.