Means of transport in United States and Ecuador

Description
America is a very big city so transportation is very needed and in abundance such as
bicycle, train, bus, subway, taxi and hitchhiking this transport is very dangerous and not
recommended for hitchhike are safer in rural areas such as Alaska and Hawaii, but
elsewhere are not safe .In this transport Ecuador also has different means of transport to
move easily.

Comparison
As for the rental of vehicles in the United States, prices are very good compared to other
parts of the world but the requirements for rent are having over 21 years old, have driving
license and present a credit card. by contrast in Ecuador car rental costs they are very low,
but people must be over 18 years old and have a driver's license and finally pay first before
driving in cash.
US metros only found in large cities like New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia,
Washington, DC, Chicago, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, also in Ecuador
meters exist only in big cities like Quito, Cuenca and Guayaquil although not many cities.
In the United States the taxis are difficult get although it is a big city also can see the same
situation in Ecuador also taxis are hard to get especially at night this is of its similarities
between these two countries.

Reflection

Which aspect of your Chosen topic surprised you?

The aspects are surprised that adopted 511 for help as a helpline for local transportation
in the United States, the taxis are hard to get and requested by phone, drive the price
increases.

Why do you think culturally These similarities / different exist?

There are similarities in some aspects between two countries globalization has the
world and adapt quickly in Ecuador.

What Might a person from the target culture find, different

About Your chosen topic in your culture?
 As always aspects are very different being that Ecuador is a small country compared
to the United States, in Ecuador the means of transport is very easy to get as Ecuador
has all kinds of transport for all the places you want to visit.
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