How to ride it: several unusual types of transport from around the world (16 photos)

There are many types of public transport around the world: helicopters, boats, trolleys, elephants and much more.







What kind of transport in other countries that seems ordinary can surprise any foreigner?

Carreiros do Monte



This type of transport is common in Portugal, namely a two-kilometer descent on wicker baskets from the Madeiran region to Livramento.



Moreover, the basket does not move on its own. Behind her are two men who control the ride. They run and push the “transport” with the passenger forward. By the way, it’s not that slow, the speed is about 40 km/h.



Norry



A trolley or “Bamboo Train” is a vehicle assembled from what was at hand. It runs along the railway tracks in Cambodia.



It looks unsafe, there are no brakes at all, but given that local trains themselves are slow and rarely run, such a dangerous trolley is very popular.



Maglev



A train running in Japan. It works due to magnets, with the help of which it hovers over the tracks, eliminating friction.



Develops truly enormous speeds: more than 600 km/h. This is the fastest train, the speed of which is comparable to an airplane.



But there are also disadvantages: due to the movement pattern, electromagnetic pollution occurs and electrosmog appears, which has a bad effect on the environment.

Totora Boats



Originally from Peru, boats fashioned from bundles of reeds are a popular means of transportation on the local Lake Titicaca. By the way, Titicaca is the largest of the alpine lakes, its area is 8.5 km².



Elephants



Yes, yes, in Laos (namely in the city of Laung Prabang) ordinary elephants are used as a means of transport. At the same time, you can not only cross the terrain with them, but also get to know the long-eared animals better by looking into the camp where they are kept. You can even feed them there.



This list is far from complete and each country has its own special transport, or even several. Probably, when visiting one of the above, you should definitely try out the means of transportation.

What unusual types of public transport would you like to ride?