Due to Iceland's physical features (post-glacial lava flows cover one fifth while another 12% is covered by glaciers) road distances between two points are often considerably in excess of those by air and domestic air services have attained considerable importance; all inhabited areas are, however, now served by motorable roads which make up network of around 5500 mi; difficult road and weather conditions present unique problems; there are no railroads and all passenger and goods transport is effected by road vehicles operated by private companies; organizational features, description of bus station at Reykjavik, types of buses employed and other details.
Where buses face air competition
Bus Coach
Bus and Coach ; 39 , n 10 ; p 302-304
1967
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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