2. Bangladesh – Ferries
Since Bangladesh is pockmarked with waterways all through its geography, it’s only natural that ferries are part of its public transport. However the ferries of this country are overloaded, in run down condition and the operators would not even know what passenger lists are.
The climate of the country makes it a home for frequent storms and squalls, turning the waterways choppy and dangerous. Since these ferries are already overloaded, they tend to capsize. And with the weather playing truant, rescue operations too are hampered, leading to a maximum loss of life. And hundreds of locals have lost their lives in accidents with ferries capsizing in rough seas which make this public transport a very unsafe one for all.
When it comes to roadways, most locals in Bangladesh depend more on the CNG-run autos since taxis are few and far between or shared autos called tempos which are cheaper but far more uncomfortable. While not a smooth ride, at least they don’t cause loss of life like the ferries do.
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