08 April 2008

Traditional Transportations

Gerobag.
Known as traditional village transport, this carriage pulled byone or two cows is found mostly on rural roads. Usually, the villagers use gerobag to carry the crops and available for hire to other special occasions.

Becak.
The becak is popular form of local transport and Yogya has more becaks than anywhere else in Indonesia. A forl of rickshaw with the driver pedalling you from the back, the becak are cheap and delightful form of transport and carry anything from people to serious amounts of goods. Each becak usually has its own style, decked out with personal touches and has a folding roof that can be raised to protect passengers from the strong tropical sun or rain. Fares should be bargained for and fixed before the ride commenses and becaks can be rented by the trip or by the hour.

Andhong.
These horse drawn carriages can still be found playing their trade in the city and most often seen on rural roads in and around Yogya. They are popular for larger groups and often hired out for special occasions such as wedding. Slow but sure, andhongs are a highly enjoyable way to enjoy the peaceful rise-fields and rural views of the area at a leisure pace. As with becaks, fares should be bargained and fixed before the ride commences.

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