Since the time that man invented the wheel, he strove to develop his invention by improving transport. Transport was needed for moving from place to place and transporting its economy, later it was required for trade, and even later for wars and battles.
Now we use several different modes of transport to explore the world, meet family and friends and make money. We are improving and inventing new modes of transport that help reduce travel time and make this path more comfortable. But, despite the progress, we still use several proven modes of transport, which have been popular for tens and hundreds of years. We want to tell you more about the 10 most common modes of transport used in our time.
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Man-driven mechanical transport
Transport, driven by human efforts, can still be found on the streets of some countries. This refers to a rickshaw or a rickshaw (the difference is that in the first case, the person pulls the wagon, holding the shafts, and in the second case, the carriage is set in motion by pedaling). The most popular “muscle” transport should be called a bicycle. The first bicycle was successfully introduced more than 2 centuries ago, since then it has only gained in popularity. This type of transport is valuable in respecting the environment. Advocates of nature, as well as adherents of a healthy lifestyle, will surely call the bicycle the best invention of recent centuries.
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Animal driven vehicles
This type of transport is unlikely to appeal to animal advocates, however, it is still popular in many countries of the world. Carriages, horse-drawn carts, harnessed donkeys, mules and other pack animals - this is the transport driven by animals. In the northern regions of Russia and Canada, as well as in Alaska and the South Pole, wagons are often harnessed by deer or dogs.
Most countries using animal transport do this because of its low cost. More often, such vehicles can be found in third world countries, where cars or buses are very rare. Sometimes carriages or carts with animals are used to entertain tourists in the developed cities of Europe. For many years, human rights defenders have been fighting to ban the use of animals as vehicles, but it is impossible to exercise control in every corner of the earth.
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Ships
Only a couple of centuries ago, traveling long distances was possible only on ships. Rail transport began a little over 200 years ago, and there was no talk of airplanes. Brave sailors fought with the stormy waters of the seas and oceans, overcoming vast distances on ships made of wood. It was thanks to the ships that we learned about the existence of such continents as North and South America, Antarctica and Australia. Ships are still a popular means of transportation, and in terms of the delivery of goods they occupy the first place by a wide margin. Many people are still afraid to fly, preferring swimming means to airplanes, moreover, this method of transportation will save a lot of money, although it will take more time.
And on our website TheBiggest.ru there is an interesting article about the largest ships in the world.
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Boats
While ships are intended for the seas and oceans, boats are used to navigate rivers and lakes. Often they are private transport or private means of transportation, trade and fishing. Boats have been used for thousands of years, and before the invention of navigational aids, it was they, and not huge ships, that were the main means of transportation. In ancient times, people were afraid to sail far from the coast, moving along land on small vessels, set in motion by oars.
Boats are still widely used in many city ports around the world. And in cities such as Venice or Amsterdam, they are simply irreplaceable.
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Aircraft
Aircraft have become one of the components of the transition of mankind to a new era. They reduced the amount of time needed to travel and allowed people to visit anywhere in the world. Distances that were previously covered by weeks and months can now be covered within a few hours.
Now airplanes are used by travelers or businessmen. They are also gaining more and more popularity as a means of cargo delivery, although they are inferior to ships in this component. Now it’s not a problem to get, say, to Brazil or Australia.
The only disadvantage of this type of transport is its high cost, although experienced travelers have learned to save on flights. The next stage in the development of aircraft is the invention of tourist spacecraft or shuttles. Not far off is the time when a person will be able to travel not only across the Earth, but in space.
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Motorcycles
To this point we also include mopeds and other automatic two-wheeled vehicles. The feeling when you are racing on a motorcycle cannot be expressed in words. This transport is ideal for adventure seekers who love to travel alone. On a motorcycle you can drive many kilometers, receiving unforgettable emotions from the trip. True, it is worth mentioning that such a vehicle is seasonal, and is hardly suitable for the cold season.
In some countries, people use mopeds as a single taxi or for transporting goods. You will say that you won’t take much away with such an aggregate, but you can easily argue with the people of Asia who manage to “load” the moped with a load exceeding the volume of the moped 2-3 times.
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Tricycle
Three-wheeled transport at one time became a symbol of the progress of many nations. It is a motorized version of a rickshaw that has different names around the world. Three-wheeled mopeds are also called auto rickshaws, tuk-tuk, tempo, tricycles, mototaxis, paws, etc. Usually such vehicles are used for private transportation in cities or regions or for transporting goods. Of course, you can’t go far on such a moped, but you can always see an unfamiliar city with sufficient comfort and at a reasonable price.
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Buses and trucks
Trucks and buses are the main modes of transport worldwide. Trucks are used to transport goods, standing on the balance sheet of private or public transport companies. Buses also carry passengers inside the city or delivering travelers to different parts of the country and the continent. Since bus trips are considered the cheapest, even the poorest sections of society can afford to buy a ticket and travel thousands of kilometers from their place of residence. The disadvantage of long bus trips should be considered a low level of comfort, as well as the risk of getting into an accident. Indeed, despite frequent reports of aircraft crashes, the most dangerous form of transport is automobile (if motorcycles are also classified in this category).
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Cars
The most used personal transport of our time is a car. The dreams of Henry Ford, who dreamed of a car in every family, have come true. Despite the fact that cars are no longer luxury, they are still considered a sign of status. And the more cars a person has, the richer he looks in the eyes of others. Of course, the desire for large fleets is an excess, but what can you do, a person is sinful. Hatchbacks, sedans, station wagons, crossovers, SUVs and convertibles - all these types of cars are a dream for every man. Unfortunately, the desire to buy cars leads to environmental pollution, but recently there has been some progress, the release of “hybrids” and electric cars give humanity the opportunity to ask nature for forgiveness.
And you can see the largest cars in the world in an article on our website TheBiggest.ru
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The trains
The train is the most popular public mode of transport in the world. Traveling by train will take much less time than traveling by ship. And the cost of a ticket is often much lower than that of an airplane. Most people consider rail transport an ideal means of transportation, especially when you need to go on a long trip.
Railway tracks are also used in large cities where there are trams and subways. There are also freight trains used to transport goods and raw materials (coal, wood, chalk, etc.). At the same time, railway transport does not stand still, developing and offering passengers new high-speed trains of superior comfort.