transportations
Transportation refers to the movement of people and goods between locations and the systems that enable it. It includes networks, vehicles, services, and the institutions that plan, fund, regulate, and operate them. The efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of transportation shape daily life and economic activity.
Major modes include road transport (cars, buses, trucks), rail (passenger and freight), air (aircraft), maritime (ships
Infrastructure, vehicles, and services require governance, funding, and standards. National ministries and local authorities plan networks;
Historically, transportation evolved from roads and canals to rail and air, driven by technology, geography, and
Current trends include electrification, automation, high-speed rail, and expanded urban mobility such as ride-hailing and micro-mobility.