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The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) is the only place under United States jurisdiction where the rule of the road is to drive on the left. However, virtually all passenger vehicles are left hand drive due to imports of US vehicles. ==Roadways== The USVI have of roadways.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=CIA World Factbook - US Virgin Islands )〕 Island roads tend to be poorly surfaced due to the terrain, and may take sharp turns. Cars drive on the left hand side of the road, but nearly all the automobiles on the island have left-side steering columns. Virgin Islands Transit (VITRAN) public buses run between the main towns and areas of local interest (not tourist destinations). Bus fare is $1 or less.〔(【引用サイトリンク】accessdate=2013-09-08 )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】accessdate=2013-09-08 )〕 Privately owned "dollar ride" or "dollar run" taxi buses stop at or near many bus stops. They follow a predefined route, but do not follow a regular schedule. It is often possible to get off anywhere along their route. These buses charge a flat rate for the trip, either $1 or $2.〔(【引用サイトリンク】accessdate=2013-09-08 )〕 Nearly all taxis are shared taxis, either enclosed vans or open-air "safaris", that go to destinations that are most convenient for tourists (e.g., hotels, beaches, docks, airports, sightseeing tours). They are not metered and are required by law to charge a flat fare that varies by destination. Though less common, private taxis to other destinations can also be negotiated.〔(【引用サイトリンク】accessdate=2013-09-08 )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】accessdate=2013-09-08 )〕 There are many car rental agencies which rent cars and jeeps.〔(【引用サイトリンク】accessdate=2013-09-08 )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】accessdate=2013-09-08 )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Transportation in the United States Virgin Islands」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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