As Lebanese we are by far the most creative people when it comes to what we believe is the most convenient means of transportation. Just name it and we've got it! If you ever thought it couldn't get any more eye popping, think again …
1. The scooter family
Meet the scooter family. With a minimum of three members and a maximum of five, this family is expert at cruising the streets of Beirut without cringing once.
2. Babies drive now?
If the legal age for driving abroad is 16, well we beat ya! As of the age of two you are more than welcome to sit on the lap of the designated driver and enjoy the ride. Cop ahead? Who cares! He will probably wave because of how cute the toddler looks.
3. School buses have doors that close? What for?
Why go through the hassle of closing and opening the door of the school bus until every kid has been safely dropped home? Who has time for that these days?! Just keep the door open, and if any child dares to come close just yell at them to go back to their seat. Standing while the bus is moving is very dangerous …
4. Don’t have space in the car? Throw them in the trunk!
If you have no space in the car to fit all your family members do NOT panic. What do you think those trunks were made for?
5. Lebanese cabs
Where do we begin?
NO COMMENT.
6. Van No. 4
If you ever thought a seat is meant for one person only, you have surely not been on van No. 4. The most cosmopolitan means of transportation is also the fastest. You may have a couple suitcases flying at you, but traveling at the speed of light will keep you very entertained.
7. Service anyone?
Hailing a cab? Why? The cab hails at you in this part of the world. Do not forget to negotiate the price before you get in because God forbid they ever introduce the price meter and specify SERVICE not TAXI as to avoid any altercation with the cab driver.
8. Trains for ease of transport
A select few Arab countries are smart enough to actually have a train station, however not everyone seems to have the same agenda. With the growing population and insane hours spent in traffic, the Lebanese have turned our train station into a club. Because who cares about advanced methods of transport when the other option is partying all night long?
9. Jahsh el Dawleh
You are in for the ride of your life. Please fasten your seat belt … Oh, ooops there are none!
Forget equilibrium, this ride is your first step toward becoming a certified acrobat.
And for those that wish to invest in a bicycle? Well, good luck with that!