There has always been traffic in Lebanon, especially in cities like Beirut. Since it is now very challenging and expensive to fill cars with fuel, people who are going to a nearby space can start walking or using a shared taxi (service). I have also noticed some people riding bicycles lately, although it is not very safe in Beirut. As for people going to from a city to another, they can also use the public bus. I recently took bus number 14 from mar Mikhail to Cola.