Ever wondered what rush hour looks like around the world? Here’s your chance.
When most people think of rush hour, they picture traffic backed up for miles on end. Driving in rush hour can be a nightmare with the slow-moving traffic, honking horns, and inability to avoid other vehicles.
You know what rush hour looks like where you live, but it can be truly eye opening to get a glimpse of these peak traffic times around the world.
There are dozens of lanes in this Beijing, China, traffic jam.
While this insane traffic is by as toll booth, it is still unbelievable to most people. After all, the majority of countries don’t have roads with quite so many lanes.
If you hadn’t just seen the lanes and lanes of traffic in China, this Moscow, Russia, road would certainly be intimidating.
The lanes are more or less marked, but you still have to contend with nine lanes of traffic on the left side of the picture and at least seven or eight in the other direction.
The traffic in Dhaka, Bangladesh, proves that not all rush hours need to involve cars.
In this case, the packed roads are due to bicycles. While it is still annoying to drive through, at least this type of rush hour doesn’t come with a side of extra pollution.
Instead of traditional bikes, the people of Siem Reap, Cambodia, deal with traffic on their motorbikes.
Some motorcycles have multiple people on them, including adults with children.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, also relies on motorcycles but has its fair share of traffic.
This picture also shows motorcycles with multiple people on them. At least almost everyone wears a helmet.
Residents of Venice, Italy, get around in a boat, but that doesn’t prevent them from experiencing traffic jams.
Among other modes of transportation, Venetians get around in boats along the river. It’s hard to imagine navigating the canal without any clear lanes and with so many boats around you.
In nearby Palermo, Italy, drivers stuck in traffic jams get some entertainment from street performers.
This is one way some Palermo residents make their living, and it helps brighten up the mood during rush hour.
Cows create their own rush hour in Chhattisgarh, India.
The few cars mixed in between all the cattle along the road sure have their work cut out for them.
Public transportation in Tokyo, Japan, minimizes pollution, but not the crowding.
As this image shows, during peak times, the Tokyo train attendants help push the passengers onto the trains so the doors can close. There is definitely no personal space on that train.
London, England, doesn’t have workers to push you onto the train, but the platforms are still packed.
Look at all the people trying to get to their destination on this London train platform, and you will certainly be glad you aren’t claustrophobic.
The train stations in Sao Paolo, Brazil, are prepared for rush hour and ready to stay organized.
The designated areas to line up for boarding the train seems to help with congestion a great deal. Even so, the area right by the doors of the train definitely includes plenty of pushing to get on.
For another take on public transportation, look at this packed taxi park in the city of Kampala, Uganda.
There are large vans serving as taxis or buses as far as the eye can see. Imagine trying to find the one you are looking for!
For public transportation you do not want to take, look no further than Bangladesh during Bishwa Ijtema.
After completely filling the train, more people climbed on top and hung onto windows to get a ride.
Next time you find yourself complaining about the traffic, be glad you don’t have to deal with one of these rush hours!
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(h/t): Bright Side
