VOICED: Blockaded Gaza takes to tuk-tuks

The video discusses the transport challenges in Gaza due to Israel's blockade, highlighting the shift from donkeys to tuck tucks for transportation. It explains the economic factors, such as the cost of petrol being cheaper than water, and the transition from cars to tuck tucks due to the blockade. Tuck tucks, mostly made in China and smuggled into Gaza, offer a cost-effective and efficient transport solution, gaining popularity in the region. The video concludes with Israel's recent decision to allow more civilian goods over the border, potentially impacting Gaza's transport dynamics.

What has been a significant change in Gaza's transportation due to the blockade?

• Increased use of bicycles

• Shift from donkeys to tuk-tuks

• More reliance on public buses

• Introduction of electric cars

Why is petrol in Gaza considered cheaper than water?

• Petrol is heavily taxed

• Water is more abundant

• Water is imported from Israel

• Petrol is subsidized from Egypt

What is a major reason for the preference of tuk-tuks over donkeys in Gaza?

• Tuk-tuks are faster and cheaper to maintain

• Donkeys are more expensive to purchase

• Tuk-tuks are more environmentally friendly

• Donkeys are banned by the government

Where are most of the tuk-tuks in Gaza assembled?

• In South Asia

• In Israel

• In the border town of Rafah

• In the city of Gaza

What is a key advantage of using tuk-tuks for transportation in Gaza?

• They are faster than airplanes

• They are cost-effective for transporting goods

• They require no fuel

• They are more luxurious