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Communal transportation vehicles include: [[cycle rickshaw]]s, auto rickshaws, subway, train, trolley, bus, monorail, folding city car (for point-to-point "cab"-trips only), [[skycab]]s, ... | Communal transportation vehicles include: [[cycle rickshaw]]s, auto rickshaws, subway, train, trolley, bus, monorail, folding city car (for point-to-point "cab"-trips only), [[skycab]]s, ... | ||
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Revision as of 07:27, 8 July 2011
Public transport (also public transportation or public transit) is a shared passenger transportation service which is available for use by the general public, as distinct from modes such as bush aircraft, taxicab, car pooling or hired buses which are not shared by strangers without private arrangement.
Most public transport runs to a scheduled timetable with the most frequent services running to a headway. Share taxi offers on-demand services in many parts of the world and some services will wait until the vehicle is full before it starts. Paratransit is sometimes used in areas of low-demand and for people who need a door-to-door service.[1]
Vehicle types
Communal transportation vehicles include: cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws, subway, train, trolley, bus, monorail, folding city car (for point-to-point "cab"-trips only), skycabs, ...
Notes and references
Interwiki links
External links
- Revolution Rickshaws - "fossil-fuel-free transport solutions" (using human power and solar power) in New York City.
- American Public Transportation Association - Public transport advocacy website, offering excellent arguments for public transportation.
- Bullet point arguments for public transport: press kit.
- Google Transit - Trip itinerary planning. Service is free for transit operators and riders. Ask your local transit operator to get on board (more to come).