Land Transportation

Land transportation is still described as the most common mode of short-distance travel and is known to
have the most percentage od the overall movement of tourism. It is significant not only because it
brings passenger from its point of origin to its destination, but also because it provides tourists a
convenient way to explore the beauty of the destination which greatly contribute to the tourist
experience.

Land Transportation in tourism

Land Transportation

Road Transportation Rail transport

Dileep (2019) showed in the figure above the various land transport services in tourism. Evidently road
transfer offers diverse choices, ranging from scheduled to more specialized transport and others. On the
other hand, rail transport, as one of the mass transport providers, does not only service general
passenger but it also offers services to tourist seeking a more comfortable, luxurious and extraordinary
travel experience.

Advantage and Disadvantage of Land Transportation

Advantages Disadvantages
Automobile Routing is flexible It requires:
Baggage or luggage handling can  Parking spaces
be free of stress  Tool fees
 Maintenance expenses
 Fuel cost
Driving by car can be tiring
Rail Fare can be inexpensive Routing is not flexible
It is quite stress free There is a minimal space for storing
There is an opportunity for scenic luggage
viewing
There is a spacious legroom
There is a strategic rail station

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Consideration in choosing land transport

1. Passengers oftentimes select transportation based on their preferences

2. by considering the advantages of each available transport.
3. tourist would choose a transport that best serve their needs, weighing all the possible options
according to their own set of criterions.

Historical Development of Land Transportation

The following are the chronological development in land transportation from the 17 th century up to
the 20th century.

17th Century Blaise Pascal recognized the need for passenger transport as the
majority of the population could not afford their carriages. He
invented the first vehicle that resembled a bus in a form of horse-
drawn capable of carrying eight passengers.
1662 Pasca, together with Marquis de Crenan and Duke de Roannez,
founded a transport company utilizing seven carriages. They had a
regular service around Paris
End of 17th century Similar horse-drawn coach transport was being utilized in Paris,
London and Berlin
1826 First coach line was founded in Nates, France
1827 USA followed, and it was operated by Abraham Brower along
Broadway in New York
1828 General des Voitures dites was founded by Baundry and its operation
was within Paris
1886 Karl Benz introduced the gasoline-powered automobile in Mannheim
Germany
1898 It was when the first motorized omnibus was used for tourism
19th century Europe and North America utilized motorized buses
20th century Technologically advanced automobile was introduced in the market

Road-based Tourist Transport

Automobiles are defined as four-wheeled vehicles used for passenger transportation.

Public passenger finds land transport appealing for the following reasons:

1. control of route and stops en route

2. control of departure time
3. ability to carry baggage and equipment easily
4. privacy
5. freedom to use the automobile in and around a destination
6. low perceived out of pocket expenses.

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In. tourism, car rentals also known as car hire and rent a car, plays a significant part in providing
leisure travel to tourists.

This type of transport is often considered due to the following reasons:

1. it allows the tourist to get around the location easily

2. it is the best way for tourists to experience the place
3. tourists prefer driving while in vacation
4. it allows tourists to save money.

Motor coaches

Coach is a common term used in tourism that refers to a “bus” a huge vehicle that could carry
about 20 passengers.

Types of Bus Service

1. regular Bus Service this type of bus service include interurban and rural transportation
2. special regular service this type of bus service cater to schools, employees and other
ground passenger transportation
3. Occasional Service this type of bus service offers chartet buses and scenic sightseeing
transportation which are commonly sought transport service in the tourism industry.

Motorcoach as an attraction

And transportation policies in the Philippines

These are motor coaches that are inviting, attract tourist and create memorable tour,

1. Vintage buses
2. Double decker buses
3. Rotel
4. Recreational vehicle

Land Transportation in the Philippines

In the Philippines, policies were set to regulate land transportation and promote harmony among all
stakeholders of land transportation.

RA 4136 also known as “Land Transportation and Traffic Code of the Philippines” this is an act to
compile the laws related to land transportation and traffic rules, creation of a land transportation
commission and for other purposes.

Land Transportation Government Agencies

1. LTO this government agency is incharge with promoting the safety and comfort of public
travelers with regard to motor vehicle.

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industry franchising system. Part of its task is to certify that safety and operating standards are
observed by commercial and private vehicles.

ACTIVITY 2.

1. Give the history of rail transport in the Philippines.

2. What is the available rail transport in the Philippines? Identify its route and service provided.
3. What are the kinds of rail travel?
4. Research on the various luxury trains such as blue, orient express and copper canyon. Write a
brief takeaway on the service of these trains provide to their passengers. s