Question

why is road transport in India considered more useful than rail transport
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Answer 1

(i) Road transport is more flexible than rail as buses, trucks and cars may be stopped anywhere and at any time for passengers and goods whereas trains stop at stations only. (ii) Road transports provide door to door service.

Answer 2

Answer:

Road transport is more useful than rail transport because:

1. Constructing roadways is cheaper than constructing railways

2. Roads are more convenient for dissected and undulating topography

3. It requires no extra cost of loading or unloading because of the door-to-door service.