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High-Speed Rail

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Train systems designed for long distances at high speeds, significantly faster than traditional rail services.

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Cable-Propelled Transit

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Transportation systems using cables for propulsion, often found in hilly areas or as part of tourists attractions.

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Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

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A high-quality bus-based transit system that delivers fast, comfortable, and cost-effective urban mobility.

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Trams/Light Rail

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Street-level rail systems that serve as an intermediary form of transport between buses and heavier rail services.

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Ride-Hailing Services

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Companies using a smartphone app to connect passengers with drivers using their own non-commercial vehicles.

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Electric Buses

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Buses that are powered by electricity and often have a lower environmental impact than traditional diesel buses.

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Metro/Subway

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An electrically powered railway system, often underground, with high capacity and frequency.

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Bicycle-Sharing Systems

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A service in which bicycles are made available for shared use to individuals on a short-term basis.

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Monorails

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Rail-based transit system where the vehicle travels on a single beam, often elevated above the ground.

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Mobility as a Service (MaaS)

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A shift away from personal modes of transport and towards mobility solutions that are consumed as a service.

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Ferries

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Boats or ships used for carrying passengers (and sometimes vehicles) across bodies of water.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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Infrastructure needed to recharge electric cars, often found in urban areas to support the adoption of electric vehicles.

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Buses

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A common form of public transport using roadways, adaptable routes, and varying capacities.

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Automated People Movers (APM)

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Fully automated, grade-separated transit systems, usually on a track that is exclusive from other traffic.

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Taxis

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Cars for hire with a driver, typically regulated by a governing body, offering door-to-door service.

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Shared Taxis/Minibuses

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Services where passengers share a ride in a taxi or minibus, often less expensive than private taxi services.

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Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)

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A type of automated guided transit, with small automated vehicles operating on a network of specially built guideways.

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Commuter Rail

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Regional rail services connecting suburbs and outlying areas with central cities, with fewer stops than metro systems.

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Car-sharing Services

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Services providing automobiles for rent on a short-term basis, often billed by the minute or hour.

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Electric Scooters

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Battery-powered scooters available for rent, providing a quick and convenient mode of transportation for short distances.

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