5 Unusual Modes of Public Transportation in the World
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VIVA – Public transportation is one way to reduce congestion on the streets. Take a public transportation has many benefits. The attractiveness of public transportation in each country is different. However, it turns out that various countries have unique public transportation.
With the uniqueness that is given, sometimes it becomes an attraction for local residents and tourists who visit. This certainly has a positive impact in reducing traffic congestion and becoming a source of livelihood for local residents.
Here’s a list of unique transportation around the world:
1. Tricycle, Coco Taxi
Cocotaxis
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Busy Cuban cities like Havana, Varadero, and Trinidad have invented a vehicle to transport tourists or local people, called Coco Taxis. Cocotaxis is a tricycle-like vehicle that is driven by a person and has room for two or three drivers in the back.
In Indonesia, this vehicle is similar to the Bajaj. The cost starts at around one Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) that is cheaper than regular taxis.
2. Sled, Toboggan
Kereta Luncur atau Toboggan
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The Toboggan is a sled-shaped transport found on the northwestern coast of Africa. People can quickly travel downhill from Monte to Funchal on this sled.
This unique mode of public transportation first appeared around 1850 on the islands due to its rugged volcanic terrain with high cliffs and steep hills. Nowadays, sleds are widely used by tourists who want to try something new.
3. Tricycle Taxi, Cyclo
Cyclo, transportasi unik di Vietnam
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Cyclos have a history dating back to the French colonial period in Vietnam and became popular after the country's failed attempts at other modes of transportation.
Like a taxi with three wheels, it can accommodate two passengers in the front and the driver in the back. The cyclo design makes a lot of sense on the busy streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Unfortunately, this unique and popular mode of public transportation is being reduced as the prices of regular taxis drop and various cyclo safety issues arise. Visitors still use the cyclo for tours, but the general public is starting to switch to ordinary cars.
