Transportation has been a necessity in society since the stone age. First humans walked, then wheeled carts, followed by horses, boats, carriages, railway locomotives, and eventually cars and planes (Wiki1). However, not everyone could afford caring for horses or even purchase carriages, which meant that walking was the only option people had for in-town transportation. This also applied in war, where horses and carriages were used to transport supplies rather than transport soldiers. Once soldiers were on land, if they needed to travel hundreds of miles they had to go on foot. (Davis)
Due to the enhancements in transportation, humanity has been able to do many things, such as …show more content…
Buses, like trains, could provide transportation in mass to those who pay to go from one place to another. The benefit of buses was that they traveled through suburban areas, and even rural areas back and forth on a daily basis. These buses were on a schedule, and can even go places trains couldn’t, as they were limited by the placement of the train tracks. The trucks, also like trains, could provide transportation of supplies like food, furniture, and other things. Trucks were large and drove similarly to cars, as well as using fuel like cars, and had the same benefit that buses had over trains.