Main Characteristics of Road transport in India:
(i) India has one of the largest road networks in the world with a total length of 42.5 lakh km (2008-09).
(ii) About 85% of passengers and 70% of freight traffic are carried by roads every year. Road transport is relatively suitable for shorter distance travel.
(iii) Road construction is easy than railways. It is very effective mode of transport in the country like India. Therefore, roads play a vital role in the country’s trade and commerce and promoting tourism.
(iv) Transportation of milk and other dairy products, and vegetables, is very easy to their destination through roads in short span of time. Passengers can use road transport according to their suitability.
(v) A developed network of roads is in operation and providing all the facilities. They provide strong base to develop social, economic and political relations among the people as well as states. Roads make the security of nation more strong as they are strategically important.