microtransit

English

noun
Definitions
  • Privately-operated services providing an alternative to public transport, somewhat more tailored to the individual passenger (but not to the extent of a private taxicab); for example, passengers might be expected to join the vehicle at certain computer-generated pick-up points based on desired routes.

Etymology

Prefix from English transit.

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English

transit

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