The World from PRX

Two orange cable cars from "Mi Teleférico" gliding across a cable against a clear blue sky with a moon visible, set above a densely built hillside cityscape.

A holiday transportation special

Full Episode
49:50

Cable cars that interconnect the city of El Alto and La Paz, Bolivia, ride high above El Alto, Bolivia, June 16, 2022. It’s the world’s highest cable–car system, and transports thousands of passengers, about 4,000 meters above sea level.

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The World brings you a collection of transportation stories from across the globe. Air carriers around the world expand premium seats and luxury cabins for big spenders. Also, a group of YouTube streamers turn the nerve-racking logistics of world travel into friendly competition. And, a look at Bolivia’s cable car system — the longest in the world. Plus, pets flying with their owners in style.

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In This Episode

Airlines boost elite perks for ‘silver spoon’ travelers
3:36
YouTubers turn travel stress into a game
4:33
Women’s motorcycle rally celebrates 75 years
4:30
Why shouldn’t your pooch fly first class, too?
5:37
The sounds of (not) silence
2:31
The most famous voice in Japan
5:22
Barcelona’s pedestrian islands create peace for some, frustration for others
5:16
Bolivia’s public transportation relies on cable cars
5:06
Austria dominates first global tram-driving competition
1:35
Surprising places on the Out of Eden Walk
7:04