In countries where there are no motorbikes, how do people get around?

There are no motorbikes, and it is not too far to get in a car, but residents in these countries still have many ways to move around easily and flexibly.

Since the motorbikes first came to Vietnam, this means of transport has been very popular. Even though the Hanoi tram no longer exists, the trains have started to slow down, or people are tired of using boats, motorbikes still "dominate" every road in Vietnam.

However, if the number of motorbikes continues to "explode" like it is now, the consequences will be very unpredictable. Looking at the global scale, many countries have gradually overcome the initial difficulties to minimize the use of motorbikes in big cities.

Trains are used as public transport in many countries around the world.

So when there are no motorbikes, how will foreigners move?

"Walking culture" in developed countries

If you are a fan of American, Japanese or Korean movies..., you are probably familiar with the images of people rushing to walk or bike a long distance from home to the bus station to catch public transportation such as buses or subways to go to school or work.

In fact, in countries with developed public transport systems such as the US, Australia, Japan and Switzerland, people often walk many kilometers per day.

According to scientists' recommendations, each person should walk 10,000 steps a day. With an adult's step length ranging from 60 - 80cm, the average distance will be 7 kilometers.

In the United States, the average person takes 5,117 steps per day. While this may sound like a lot, it pales in comparison to other countries; for example, in Australia, people take about 9,695 steps per day, in Japan it’s 7,168, and in Switzerland it’s 9,650.

Extremely diverse public transport systemWalking is being recommended by many countries around the world. This is not only a measure to reduce pressure on urban traffic but also to improve people's health. In Japan, children are encouraged to walk to school or go to the subway station to go to school alone. This has trained children to have the habit of walking from an early age.

One notable point is that most countries with low motorbike usage have developed public transport systems. The list of countries with the best public transport systems in the world cannot be without names such as New York (USA), Zurich (Switzerland), Tokyo (Japan), Munich and Berlin (Germany)...

Most impressive is the Netherlands - a country that has almost no concept of motorbikes.

In the capital of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the first thing that overwhelms visitors is the clean green space of the city and the many types of public transportation; from waterways, roads, railways to underground subway lines. The means of transportation in Amsterdam are suitable for all travel distances for both residents and visitors.

If you want to travel short distances and visit the city, the train will be a suitable form. In addition, the bus is also a form chosen by many people.

In addition, for work purposes or to travel to other cities, trains and subways will be a quick solution for passengers. Amsterdam's train system connects to other cities in the Netherlands, even countries in the region.

However, to explore Amsterdam in the most unique way, visitors can take a boat or rent a bicycle. The Netherlands' diversification of public transportation allows residents and visitors to move around freely without depending on personal vehicles.

And not to mention far away, even in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, public transportation is also very developed. Although traffic jams still occur in Bangkok, with the subway system, BTS sky train, boat and bus system, the use of motorbikes has been more limited than in Vietnam.

Without motorbikes, how would the Dutch go to the market, shop or travel short distances?

Known as the capital or paradise of bicycles, it is not difficult to understand why Amsterdam residents always choose bicycles as their best friends on all their journeys. Cycling here is so popular that people often say that the Dutch are born and raised on bicycles.

From a young age, the Dutch teach their children to ride bicycles so that they can ride them to school by themselves when they enter secondary school. After the training, students must take a cycling exam to receive a Verkeersdiploma traffic certificate. This is a very important certificate, because most secondary school students in the Netherlands have to ride their bicycles to school within a distance of less than 5km.

The reason for this cycling "culture" is that the Dutch government has made very reasonable changes and policies to develop traffic. On each road, the government has regulations to build more lanes for cyclists, and each store must have a bicycle parking space next to it.

Nowadays, cyclists have their own lanes.

Many intersections have separate traffic lights for bicycles. Thanks to these excellent facilities, the Netherlands has the lowest rate of cyclist fatalities in traffic accidents in the world.

In addition, the bicycle rental system is also very popular and convenient in the Netherlands. However, only people with public transport tickets are allowed to rent bicycles. With this regulation, people who regularly use trains and subways to go to work in cities will be able to rent bicycles from the station to go to work or home. This solution helps to significantly limit the number of private motor vehicles circulating in urban areas.

It can be seen that, even without motorbikes, people in many countries around the world still have other flexible ways of moving, in which, bicycles and walking are the two most used options. It seems that, without motorbikes, people's lives still go on very smoothly and... cleanly.

According to Tri Thuc Tre