Question

what are the advantages of waterways over Roadways​

Answer 1

Answer:

lets take water transport as⇒ and road transport as→....lets see

Explanation:

1.Speed

⇒It has a very huge carrying capacity.

→Road transport has limited speed due to bad road conditions, accidents, etc.

2. Cost of construction and maintenance

⇒It uses waterways which are natural high-ways and hence there is no cost involved. However, there is high cost involved for construction of ships and ports.

→It requires limited capital investment in terms of construction of road, vehicles and their maintenance.

3. Distance

⇒Suitable for long distances especially across countries and continents.

→Recommended for short distance.

4. Transport charges

⇒Transport charges are lowest.

→Not fixed but are high due to increased fuel prices.

5. carrying capacity

⇒It has a very huge carrying capacity.

→It has limited carrying capacity.

6. Means of transport

⇒It uses boats, big ships, liners, tankers. Etc.

→It uses animal’s carts, motor-cycles three and four wheeler.

7. Ownership

⇒It is owned by both private sector as well as public sector.

→Is in the hands of private parties.

8. Suitability

⇒Transporting very heavy goods, machinery in large quantities to any part of the world.

→Transporting the goods in relatively smaller and quantities for short distance

9. Accidents

⇒hances are less in waterways

→Chances are high as poor road conditions and negligent drivers

10. Door to Door Service

⇒Does not provide door to door service

→Provide door to door service

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