Public Transport Planning and Management in Developing Countries

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Different Modes and Their Characteristics

para-transit systems offer on-demand call-up, door-to-door service from any origin to any

destination in a service area. Para-transit services are operated by public transit agen-

cies, community groups, not-for-profit organizations, and for-profit private companies or

operators.

3.3.1 Taxicab

A taxicab, also known as a taxi or a cab, is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used

by a single passenger or small group of passengers often for a non-shared ride. A taxicab

conveys passengers between locations of their choice.

Figure 3.3: Glimpse of a Taxi Cabs

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