2019-11-21 Thu

By land, by air, or by water! What’s your favourite transportation system? The history of transport is not only one of technological innovations but also of mobility that brought out human progress. Advances in technology have allowed people to travel farther, explore more territory, and expand their influence over larger and larger areas.

Understanding the need and the importance of various transportation systems in our country, India Post had released its mega stamp issue on means of transport on 25th March 2017.This “Means of Transport through the ages on stamps” includes 20 stamps, six sheetlets and four miniature sheets.

The 5th set of stamps depicts modes of public transport. Public Transport is the lifeline of social mobility. Public transport is transport of passengers by group travel systems available for use by the general public, typically managed on a schedule, operated on established routes. Most popular modes of public transport include trains, buses, trams, and airlines.

The first of the four stamps depicts a “Tram” on a Rs.5/- denomination stamp. The second stamp depicts a “Metro Train” on a Rs.10/- stamp. The third depicts a “Double Decker Bus” on a Rs.15/- stamp. The fourth stamp depicts a “Bus” on Rs.25/- stamp.

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