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Modes of transport can use different ways to move like air, land, water, cable and space. Transport is important because it enables trade between people, which is essential for development of civilization. So, I consider that some of them can be dangerous because you don’t control them when you are using. I feel that these modes of transport can cause accident at any time because there are some drivers that are not aware to obey the transit laws.

by Yadira

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Why do you use these modes of transport?

I usually use those modes of transport because they are the most useful to go to my house. I use them according the time that I have and the distance for example if I am a little late I use a taxi because it is faster but if I have much time I use a bus because it is the cheapest. I also use a bus when I have to travel long distances. On the other hand, I use a taxi when it´s a short distance. Finally I use a van almost every day because this mode of transport carry me to my house after I finish classes.

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MODES OF TRANSPORT BY ALEXANDRA CAHUASQUÌ

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MODES OF TRANSPORT BY ALEXANDRA CAHUASQUÌ

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I don’t use transports such as subway, water taxi, and boats because there is no one here around the city. Besides, these transport cannot be used here . The public transport we have here is accessible at any time and the cost is cheap. Furthermore, it is an easy way to move around the places just using bus, taxi or motorcycle whether the distance is far or short.

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In certain towns, especially in rural areas where there are many dirt roads, camionetas (pickup trucks) act as taxis. If you need to get to a national park, a climbers refuge or a trailhead from a town, often the best way to do so is by hiring a pickup, which is usually as easy as asking around.

Local buses are usually slow and crowded, but they are also very cheap. You can get around most towns for $0.25. Local buses often travel to nearby villages, and riding along is a good, inexpensive way to see the area.

Outside of Quito the concept of a fixed bus stop is pretty much nonexistent. Buses stop (or at least come to a slow roll) when people flag them down. When you want to get off a local bus, yell ' ¡Baja!,' which means 'Down!' (as in 'the passenger is getting down'). Another favorite way of getting the driver to stop is by yelling ' ¡Gracias!' ('Thank you!'), which is unmistakably polite.

Ecuadorian taxis come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they are all yellow. Most taxis have a lit 'taxi' sign on top or a 'taxi' sticker on the windshield. In Quito and other bigger cities, licensed taxis have an orange or orange-striped license plate, with ID numbers clearly marked on the sides.

Always ask the fare beforehand, or you may be overcharged. Meters are rarely seen, except in Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca. A long ride in these cities should rarely go over $5 (unless traveling to Quito's bus terminals, which are quite distant from the center). The minimum fare nearly everywhere is $1.25, and you'll be required to pay $1 in Quito even if the meter only says $0.80. On weekends and at night, fares are always about 25% to 50% higher.

You can hire a taxi for a day for about $40 to $60. Hiring a taxi for a few days is comparable to renting a car, except that you don't have to drive. But you will have to pay for the driver's food and room. Some tour companies in Quito rent 4WD vehicles with experienced drivers.

In less urban areas, you're also likely to see ecotaxis (a three-wheeled bicycle with a small covered carriage in back that fits two people) as well as taxis ecológicos (motorcycle taxis with a two-seater carriage in back).

Hitchhiking is never entirely safe in any country, and we don't recommend it. Travelers who decide to hitchhike should understand that they are taking a small but potentially serious risk. People who do choose to hitchhike will be safer if they travel in pairs and let someone know where they are planning to go.

Hitching is not very practical in Ecuador for three reasons: there are few private cars, public transportation is relatively cheap and trucks are used as public transportation in remote areas, so trying to hitch a free ride on one is the same as trying to hitch a free ride on a bus. Many drivers of any vehicle will pick you up, but will also expect payment, usually minimal.

In remote areas, trucks often double as buses. Sometimes these are large, flatbed trucks with a tin roof, open wooden sides and uncomfortable wooden-plank seats. These curious-looking 'buses' are called rancheras or chivas, and are seen on the coast and in the Oriente.

In the remote parts of the highlands, camionetas (ordinary trucks or pickups) are used to carry passengers; you just climb in the back. If the weather is good, you get fabulous views and the refreshing sensation of Andean wind in your face. If the weather is bad, you hunker down beneath a tarpaulin with the other passengers.

Payment is usually determined by the driver and is a standard fare depending on the distance. You can ask other passengers how much they are paying; trucks typically charge about the same as buses.

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Getting around Ecuador on local transport - Lonely Planet

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In certain towns, especially in rural areas where there are many dirt roads, camionetas (pickup trucks) act as taxis. If you need to get to a national park, a climbers refuge or a trailhead from a town, often the best way to do so is by hiring a pickup, which is usually as easy as asking around.