Transport in Seychelles

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There are a number of modes of transport in Seychelles. Seychelles possesses transportation systems that include 453km of roads (of which 400km are paved), seaports, and airports. The country lacks both railways and a merchant navy. The main seaport is Victoria. Several islands of Seychelles have a bus system.{{Cite web |title=Public Operations Services – Seychelles Public Transport Corporation |url=https://sptc.sc/service/public-operations-services/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |language=en-US}}

In rural areas, especially on La Digue, a popular way of public transport is by using ox-carts.

Roads

Several agencies are responsible for roads in Seychelles. This includes the Seychelles Land Transport Agency, responsible for road infrastructure, the Road Transport Commission, responsible for regulating and enforcing traffic laws, and the Department of Land Transport, which develops new traffic policies.{{Cite web |title=Frequent Asked Questions – Seychelles Land Transport Agency |url=https://slta.sc/faqs/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |language=en-US}}

Vehicles in Seychelles drive on the left side of the road.

= Bus network =

The Seychelles Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) is responsible for all bus routes in Seychelles. The service has over 106 bus routes on Mahé and Praslin, and has 5 bus stations total. There is also three bus depots. SPTC has a fleet of 250 buses and 240 bus drivers.{{Cite web |title=Public Operations Services – Seychelles Public Transport Corporation |url=https://sptc.sc/service/public-operations-services/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |language=en-US}}

File:Victorial Bus Terminal in Seychelles.jpg

Water transport

= Ports and harbours =

The biggest port in Seychelles is Port Victoria on Mahé. It is one of the only ports in Seychelles, and the biggest by area. The port can accommodate large ships, such as cruise ships, which arrive occasionally, and has a inner harbour for smaller boats.{{Cite web |date=2 August 2023 |title=Victoria {{!}} Seychelles, Map, Population, & Facts {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Victoria-Seychelles |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=Encyclopædia Britannica |language=en}}

Air transport

File: Air Seychelles aircraft 2.jpg

There are fourteen airports in Seychelles, the major ones including Seychelles International Airport and Praslin Island Airport. Of the fourteen airports, six have runways that are paved. Aircraft often travel between the various islands of Seychelles. The flag carrier of Seychelles is Air Seychelles, offering international and charter flights.{{Cite web|title=History|url=https://www.airseychelles.com/en/about-us/history|date=2 March 2015|website=Air Seychelles|language=en|access-date=2024-05-07}}

References

Much of the material in this article is sourced from the CIA World Factbook.