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(1)
Being in a different place from one s usual residence is an essential
feature of tourism. This means that transportation
companies are one vital aspect in the tourist industry.
For many years, railroads
have formed the first successful system of mass transportation, carrying
crowds of tourists from one place to another; however, the automobile
has now replaced the railroad for most local travel, especially in
the United States. The automobile offers convenience. The traveler
can depart from his own home and arrive at his destination (2)without
transferring luggage or having to cope with any other difficulties.
Nowadays motor buses  have
partly replaced railroad passenger service on many local routes in
a number of cities. However. However. railroad transportation is still
very popular in China for internal travels. |
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(1)
Being in a different place from one s usual residence is an essential
feature of tourism.