Kinds of transport

They are a low-cost form of transport, in that once you have paid for the bike itself it is free to ride.

They are used for group travel and inter-city travel.

The actual name is an auto rickshaw. They are motorised rickshaws and are common in hot/tropical countries as they’re not fully enclosed. They are also fairly inexpensive to buy, own and use so can be found in various developing countries

They are used for transportation in sandy desert areas throughout Asia and northern Africa. This is because they can go several days without needing water and can carry large amounts of freight as well as people.

Technically called an aerial tramway, they are for short distances. Small pods travel via two stationary ropes with a third moving rope, and they move fairly slowly. They are rarely used for urban transport or commuting but are common in ski resorts. They are most commonly found in the Alpine regions of Europe.

While it is now an Olympic sport, it is also something that has been practiced for many years. Some people use them as a means of getting from A to B, too! This tends to be younger people heading to school or college, and is more common in America than elsewhere.

It is a small motorcycle, popular in New Zealand, Italy and the UK. They are only just faster than a bicycle, although they are engine-powered.

They are a mode of transport used to transport people and cargo between countries. You can take vehicles on board which makes them great for holidays without the need to fly.

It is a type of train that runs on a track on the road. They are common in European cities as a mode of transport – Prague, Vienna and Ghent, for example.

Found in Venice, these small boats (steered by gondoliers) are mostly used for tourist purposes now but were once the main mode of transport in this Italian city.

It is one of the most common types of transport around the world. They are track-based modes of transport used for both short and long journeys.

It is a rotorcraft which can fly forward, backward and laterally thanks to its propellors. They are mostly used for the emergency services and military as well as sightseeing tours across some cities.