Road transport is dominated by the automobiles. Car is the most perfect means for providing door-to-door service, providing views of the landscape and a means of transporting recreational equipment.
Development of automobile allowed the freedom to travel. Improvements in road transport facilities stimulated tourism in many European countries. Great progress has been made in the USA by building highways, expressways and superhighways.
Conformable motels on the highways made travel by car easy and exciting. The possibility of taking the entire family on the trip made it a very attractive tourist transport.
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The development of ‘motorail’ the carrying of cars and coaches over long distances by train is making it possible for tourists to use their motor cars in holiday areas.
The introduction of the automobile has led to the demise of the train in most developed countries. The emergence of the automobile has spread the benefits of tourism more widely and has provided more and more people with the means to travel individually or in small groups.
The automobile has brought about a more random pattern of travel movements, has opened up new destinations and has stimulated the development of new automobile oriented facilities and services along highways and roads.
Car rentals and recreation vehicle (or RV) spurred the development of travel by car. RVs offer the opportunity to combine driving and camping.
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Camping has become very popular in North America. The USA has more than 14,000 public and private parks and camp grounds.
Road Transport Has a Number of Attractions For Tourists:
1. The control of the route and the stops en route.
2. The ability of carrying baggage and equipment easily.
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3. The ability to use the vehicle for accommodation.
4. Privacy.
5. Low expenses.
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