In Photos: Modes of Transportation Around the World

Whether it’s by moped or foot, people need to get places daily. While public transportation isn’t such a big deal here in L.A., it definitely makes up a huge component in cities like Buenos Aires and Paris where the bus, taxi and subway systems are well-developed and well-used. After all, the joy of travel lies not just in the destination, but the journey itself as well. From the hoof of a horse to the whir of a tram, fellow Trojans studying abroad snapped a few photos of the different ways of getting around in their new hometowns.

Spain

Horse-drawn carriages in Seville

Czech Republic

Tram in downtown Prague

Two men on a boat cruising on the Vltava River

Belgium

Boat ride in Brugge

France

Paris’ version of bike sharing, called “Vélib”

The Paris metro

Bike carts outside of Musée D’Orsay in Paris

Argentina

The bus in Buenos Aires, the cheapest option in the city, about $3.25 AR pesos (~30 cents USD). Unlike the subway or “subte,” the bus covers almost every inch of the city.

The walk to the bus stop in Buenos Aires

Taxi stop in Buenos Aires