Transport Human beings/Porters

• Using human beings or porters for transport has the following advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages

• It is cheap especially where small quantities of goods are involved.
• It is easy as there are no special requirements or laws.
• It is readily available.
• It is versatile i.e. humans can carry a variety of goods without the need for adaptations
• Does not require special transport networks e.g. a railway line as they can just use tracks.
• Can be used to reach remote areas and areas that are hard to access using other means of transport e.g. mountainous regions.

Disadvantages

• There is a limit to the quantity of goods that a human being can carry.
• Humans tire easily.
• It is a slow form of transport.
• Needs constant rest.
• Can cheat or steal.

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