I think nowadays governments still need to put a high priority on public transportation rather than internet access. Both of them transport objects. Internet carries high-level information in the form of electronic signals. Public transportation delivers heavier and more physical entities via roads, railways and etc. In this modern society, the Internet has become an essential part of our daily life. It has not only provided us a convenient way to get the latest news all around the world but also offered us a lot of visual and aural entertainment. It has definitely broadened our horizons. Compared with such massive benefits the Internet can bring to us, public transportation seems to dim its light and become disappear from the sight of humans. However, like oxygen, it does not represent it is unvital or useless because we are unable to see or feel it. Today, public transportation still plays a fundamental role whose position cannot be replaced by internet access as state below.

First, the development of internet access requires the development of public transportation. Although internet signals can communicate wirelessly through air, the construction of signal towers cannot leave the ground. Technicians have to transport the parts of these internet machines and install them locally which cannot be finished without the help of public transportation. However, bad weather like raining influences the quality of these wireless signals. As a result, there’s always a demand for wired cables which are more stable. Unfortunately, the deployment will be a challenge because of the complexity of the landform. This is why most of the deployments and constructions are along with the roads. So, public transportation is a prerequisite of internet access that cannot live without.

Second, public transportation can benefit people of all ages. It is a fact that the Internet is very popular among the younger generations. But actually, the history of it is not more than thirty years. It is not an exaggeration to say that the majority of people have already been used to the lifestyle where there’s no internet. For elders, it will make them happier when their traveling becomes easier and faster. While when they try to use the Internet, they often get confused or get tired. It may take a long time for them to adjust to or learn this new technique. It’s not as friendly as public transportation. In a word, all generations can enjoy the improvement of public transportation regardless of the difference of age.

Last but not least, public transportation can bring us a warm temperature which the Internet cannot provide. Which one do you prefer: chat with your family through cold screens for one hour or get home in thirty minutes and give them a warm hug?

(E-rater: 5.0)