Immerse into the experience of traveling by opting for local rides over Uber services. Go, local peeps!
1. Cocotaxi, Cuba
The coconut shaped yellow transport on the streets of Havana and Varadero, Cuba is the mode of transport you must opt for. It may look tiny in size, but don't be deceived. With the capacity of carrying three passengers, the tiny little coco taxi speed up in no time. So hold tight and enjoy the ride.
2. Suspension Railway, Germany
At 37 mph along its 8.3-mile route, the suspension railway is helping millions of people to commute since 1901.
3. Totora Boat, Peru, and Bolivia
Totora boats are among the oldest types of water transport in the world. For the indigenous people living on floating islands in Lake Titicaca, Totora boats help them to connect with the rest of the country.
4. Toboggan, Madeira, Portugal
Say hello to Funchal's first means of downhill public transportation. It was introduced in the early 19th century and is still a part of the commute.
5. Gondola, Venice, Italy
A dream come true is a Gondola ride in Venice. Now a famous tourist attraction. Perhaps when our lives will resume the old normal, we will be able to relish the dreamy watery ride in the city of canals, Venice.
6. Terra Bus, Athabasca Glacier, Canada
A combination of trucks and a bus, Terra Bus can operate in different terrains including on snow or ice.
7. Felucca, the Nile River and the Red Sea, Egypt
Felucca is the traditional wooden sailboat of Egypt's Nile River. Developed centuries ago, and continues to be a primary mode of transport that pretty much runs on the winds and rarely they are to be seen with engines.
8. Caleches, Jogja, Indonesia
Caleches are popular and a daily mode of transportation for the people of Jogja, Indonesia.
9. Jeepney, the Philippines
After the end of World War II when American troops left the Philippines, the citizens of the country re-designed the leftover jeeps with colors and traditional art forms and they started using them as public transport.
10. Habal Habal, the Philippines
The habal habal is actually a motorcycle with an extended seat over the back wheel, and sometimes a wooden plank is placed across the back seat to make more space for passengers. This two-wheeled vehicle can carry from eight to 13 people at one time.
11. Shikara, Kashmir, India
Colorful wooden boats made of deodar (cedarwood), can carry up to 12 people at a time. They can be seen on the famous Dal Lake and other water bodies of the Kashmir Valley.
12. Hydrofoil, Greece
Hydrofoils are a type of boat that lifts their hull above the water, creating a smooth ride without seasickness. They're widely used by the people of Greece to commute between their 6, 000 islands.
13. Dubai Trolly, Dubai
To span a distance of 7 km, Dubai Trolley will serve as an exotic, easy-to-access connecting link between the various iconic attractions in Downtown Dubai.
14. Maglev, Shanghai, China
The maglev, or magnetic levitation train, is the fastest commercial high-speed electric train in the world. It covers the 19-mile journey to Pudong Airport in just seven minutes.
15. Bamboo Train, Battambang, Cambodia
Passengers sit on a makeshift bamboo ‘train’ (basically just a bamboo platform) powered by an electric generator engine, perched just inches above the railway tracks, and traveling up to 40km/h.
16. Underground Funicular, Beyoglu, Turkey
Turkey's underground funicular is the world's second-oldest subway after London's underground, which was built in 1863. This two-stop funicular connects Karakoy with Beyoglu.
17. Cyclo, Vietnam
This three-wheeled bicycle taxi first appeared in Vietnam during the French colonial period. Today these vehicles can be found in areas like the Old Quarter of Hanoi or near the Hoan Kiem Lake.
By Team RSP
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