Means of transport

People all over the world use different means of transport everyday: buses, cars, trams, the underground

and more unusual ones such as a rickshaw for

example.

First bus

The idea for the first bus probably comes from France (1826). Two-level buses are popular in

some European and Asian countries.

Double-deckers

Double-deckers are a popular tourist attraction in some cities. These are not only two-level buses but trams as well.

The Underground

The underground is a very quick way to travel in big cities. In Japan so many people use the underground that there is a special person to push them

inside.

Taxi! Taxi!

First taxis date back to the 17th century. New York is famous for its yellow cabs and London for black traditional taxis.

Trams

First trams appeared in the 19th century. They were pulled by horses. Trams are very convenient means of

transport as they almost never get stuck in traffic jams.

Unusual

It is not typical for European people to see such means of transport. They are still popular in Kolkata, Hong Kong, China and other places.