Lebanon is a small but mountainous country and has a very large and extensive system of infrastructure and transportation though waning and severely affected by the civil war. The country has a network of 7,000 km roads. Since 1991, the government of Lebanon has paid special attention to rebuilding the infrastructure but with growing number of the vehicle, this renovation did not affect much the current condition of infrastructure.
Transportation in Lebanon also varies tremendously with
respect of quality, starting from the ultra-modern airport to poorly
conditioned roads. The Lebanese civil war with Israel in 2006 has also damaged
the country and its infrastructure at large. But now things are going to change
vigorously as a restoration plan is being executed in all over the country to
improve the road infrastructure along with the different mode of
transportation.
Lebanon has an updated system of dual motorways which mainly
has four lanes with wide roads, giving opportunities of overtaking to riders
simultaneously. Buses are being used at large for travelling by locals and
tourists alike. The capital city, Beirut has the infinite connection with other
cities of Lebanon and Syria through bus service. All the kind of public and
private buses are being operated under the Lebanese Commuting
Authority which is an official brand of public transportation. Buses are
very cheap and common medium of transport in Lebanon. Buses don’t have
pre-determined bus stops in Lebanon, can easily stop anywhere by hailing but do
verify your destination before get in.
Taxi service is also a popular mode of travelling after
buses as taxis are very inexpensive and comfortable in Lebanon. Before getting
into a taxi, it is advisable to negotiate the charges with the driver to avoid
any trouble. Officially registered taxis have red-colored plates, so you don’t
have to be discreet to hire this taxi on the road. Taxis have different forms
in Lebanon as you can hire them as a private cab or as shared cab or for safe
and affordable transportation, book for Beirut airport shuttle.
The train system is not being used in Lebanon yet due to the
disturbance at borders and the political anarchy in the country. This country
has a very advanced airport, named as Beirut Rafic Hariri International
Airport, located at southern suburbs. Besides this grand international airport,
the port of Beirut is also another alternative for transport in Lebanon. The
ferry services are being used by locals and foreigners both to reach inside and
outside the country.
Well, this is a small
but comprehensive review about the transport and infrastructure e system
of Lebanon which I am sure, will help you a lot in your travelling to Lebanon.
