Unique Public Transportation in the World----- Nội dung dịch tự động từ ảnh ----- Unique Public Transportation in the World How do you get to places? Many Chinese people choose to ride bicycles and people in Jordan sometimes ride on camels to get around in the desert. People living in big cities may use the bus, taxi, or the subway. While some types will be familiar, others may seem unusual to you. Let's find out how people get around. Red double-decker buses are symbolic of London, They are used by both citizens and tourists. People of all ages enjoy sitting on the top deck of the vehicle to sightsee. In the past, people in London used horse-drawn coaches as public transportation. Some of them were double-decker coaches. The Underground, or the Tube, is another important mode of transportation in the city. The London Tube, which opened in 1863, is actually the oldest underground subway in the world. Although it is very old, it is still very popular, withover a billion passengers taking the subway every year. 73 Buses and trains are the most common form of public transportation in India. But in most Indian cities you can see people driving around in a unique vehide. This vehicle is called the cycle-rickshaw. It looks like a bicycle, but it has three wheels and it has enough seats for two or three passengers in the back. It is fun for the passengers, but the driver must use a lot of leg power. Unfortunately, they are being replaced by other public transportation such as buses and taxis. However, many Indians still use the cycle rickshaw to get arounds For centuries, dog sleds have been used for transportation in Alaska. That's because they have lots of snow and few roads. However, these days they are becoming less and less available. Various snow vehicles, like the snowmobile, have replaced the dog sled. Dog sleds are mainly used for leisure now. One of the best examples is the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race which started in 1973. Fifty racers and thousands of dogs travel nearly 2,000 kilometers through subzero blizzards and wilderness for nine to fifteen days. The racers' love for dog sledding help to make sure that it will never completely die out. |