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Taxicab, short forms taxi or cab, is a type of public transport
for a single passenger, or small group of passengers, typically
for a non-shared ride. A taxicab is a vehicle for hire which conveys
passengers between locations of their choice. (In most other modes
of public transport, the pick-up and drop-off locations are determined
by the service provider, not by the passenger.)
Although types of vehicles and methods
of regulation, hiring, dispatching, and negotiating payment differ
significantly from country to country, some common characteristics
exist.
Public transport, public transportation, public transit or mass
transit comprises all transport systems in which the passengers
do not travel in their own vehicles. While it is generally taken
to include rail and bus services, wider definitions would include
scheduled airline services, ferries, taxicab services etc. —
any system that transports members of the general public. A further
restriction that is sometimes applied is that it should take place
in shared vehicles, which would exclude taxis that are not shared-ride
taxis.
The term public transport is preferred in the British
Isles and most Commonwealth countries, whereas public transportation,
public transit or mass transit are usually used in North America.
The term transit is less likely to include long-distance forms of
public transportation, such as long-distance or commuter railroads,
inter-city buses, or intercity railways.
Public transport
is usually regulated as a common carrier and is usually configured
to provide scheduled service on fixed routes on a non-reservation
basis. The majority of transit passengers are traveling within a
local area or region between their homes and places of employment,
shopping, or schools.
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