The economic situation of Cambodia is difficult: this is due to protracted military conflicts, so the infrastructure of the kingdom, in particular transport, is in decline. The country completely lacks rail service between the provinces, air travel is not available to many residents of the state, as they require a lot of money. In the whole kingdom, you can count no more than three airports, whose activities are registered, and most importantly - all the measures of safe transportation of passengers are observed. Cambodia and its transport need big money investments.
Buses in Cambodia
The most common vehicles in Cambodia are buses. They move different routes and deliver passengers from one province to another. It should be noted that the country's roads are abandoned, most of them do not have asphalt pavement. During the rainy season, many towns and villages remain cut off from the outside world, as roads wash away rainfall and they become impassable.
Trips on intercity buses of Cambodia are budget. For example, the path from the capital of the kingdom to the nearest city (for example, Kampong Cham) will cost $ 5. At the same time, the conditions for carrying passengers are comfortable, the buses are equipped with everything necessary.
Tourists always have the right to choose a carrier company, because several bus companies are registered in Cambodia. The services provided are similar in quality and price. Each bus company is equipped with a bus station - a bus station, which is equipped with a ticket office, a waiting area, a toilet.
Water transport
Cambodian cities are also connected by water transport. Waterways run through the famous lake Tonle Sap . The main negative characteristics of such movements are: non-compliance with safety rules during the carriage of passengers, expensive tickets (about $ 25 per person). But during the rainy season from despair people are forced to resort to such dangerous trips.
Tuk-tuk and moto-taxi
The most popular transport in Cambodia is tuk-tuk (motobike with a trailer in which passengers are accommodated). The popularity of this transport in Cambodia is great and tuk-tuki are found everywhere. For the day of travel on tuk-tuk you will have to shell out at least $ 15.
As for urban transport in Cambodia, the most popular and common is moped. This is not the safest way to travel, but in the bustle and confusion of Cambodian motor-taxi cities, perhaps the ideal option. To use his services, you need to know and follow some rules:
- determine the route to the destination;
- in advance agree on the price of the trip;
- pay with small money, preferably so that there is no change.
If you do not violate these requirements, the trip will not cause unnecessary trouble or trouble. Rent a moped with a driver can be for one hour and even a day, it all depends on your preferences and capabilities.
If you want, you can rent a moped. To do this, you need to contact the transport company, select the moped you like and pay for the service (about $ 5). It should be borne in mind that roads and traffic in the cities of Cambodia are unsafe, in addition, employees of carrier companies can make claims for damage to transport, although you have not done so. To avoid conflict situations, take a few pictures that can prove your case.
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Ordinary taxi
In addition, in the cities of Cambodia is quite common conventional taxi. If you need to get from the city center to its outskirts, then the trip will cost about 8 dollars. It is quite acceptable.
A regular taxi can also be rented with a driver if you want to visit remote attractions . The roads of Cambodia and the special style of driving local motorists do not allow tourists to drive independently. This service will cost you 30-50 dollars. The price depends on the brand and capacity of the car, but if you travel by group, there is an opportunity to save personal savings. Important advice: try to bargain - it helps to reduce the price for the service, in some cases significantly.
Cambodia is a developing country, open to tourism quite recently. Many branches of the state come in decline due to military conflicts, transport is no exception. At present, there is a tendency for the development and activation of roads and all modes of transport in Cambodia. We hope that in the very near future problems will be eliminated and Cambodian cities will be able to boast of comfortable and safe transport.