Lebanon: A Review about Transport and Infrastructure System

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.