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North Korean Tram Car

North Korea might be beginning to use bikes more, but if that's not your style, they also offer tram cars countrywide. These and trolley cars allow residents to travel through city centers. Only Pyongyang and Chongjin are known to have tramways. These are popular forms of transport since citizens often don't have access to cars or fuel, due to the country's strict laws. 

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