Transport in Indonesia is varied.
Some forms of transport are very modern, some old, and some traditional.
Motorcycles are a very popular form of transport all over Indonesia. iStock
These students take buses (riding on top!)
and mini taxis to school
Large ferries like this carry people and goods
between the islands.
Most rail transport in Indonesia is located on the islands of Java and Sumatra. There is some in a few other places. Most of the trains in Jakarta city are electric.
The becak driver pedals his vehicle. Just like pedalling a bicycle!
Transport on the rivers.
Small boats are used by farmers and families
living by a river.
Ox drawn carts like this have been used on farms
for hundreds of years. This one is decorated for a village celebration
Garuda Indonesia is the national airline.
Sailboats like this also travel between islands
Steam trains like this are used to transport agricultural goods in country areas on the island of Sumatra.
This 3 wheeled vehicle is called a becak (say bee-chack).
It carries one or two passengers
This 3 wheeled motorised rickshaw is also called a tuk-tuk(say took-took)
Large fishing boats like this travel far out to sea.