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High-Speed Rail
Train systems designed for long distances at high speeds, significantly faster than traditional rail services.
Cable-Propelled Transit
Transportation systems using cables for propulsion, often found in hilly areas or as part of tourists attractions.
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
A high-quality bus-based transit system that delivers fast, comfortable, and cost-effective urban mobility.
Trams/Light Rail
Street-level rail systems that serve as an intermediary form of transport between buses and heavier rail services.
Ride-Hailing Services
Companies using a smartphone app to connect passengers with drivers using their own non-commercial vehicles.
Electric Buses
Buses that are powered by electricity and often have a lower environmental impact than traditional diesel buses.
Metro/Subway
An electrically powered railway system, often underground, with high capacity and frequency.
Bicycle-Sharing Systems
A service in which bicycles are made available for shared use to individuals on a short-term basis.
Monorails
Rail-based transit system where the vehicle travels on a single beam, often elevated above the ground.
Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
A shift away from personal modes of transport and towards mobility solutions that are consumed as a service.
Ferries
Boats or ships used for carrying passengers (and sometimes vehicles) across bodies of water.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Infrastructure needed to recharge electric cars, often found in urban areas to support the adoption of electric vehicles.
Buses
A common form of public transport using roadways, adaptable routes, and varying capacities.
Automated People Movers (APM)
Fully automated, grade-separated transit systems, usually on a track that is exclusive from other traffic.
Taxis
Cars for hire with a driver, typically regulated by a governing body, offering door-to-door service.
Shared Taxis/Minibuses
Services where passengers share a ride in a taxi or minibus, often less expensive than private taxi services.
Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)
A type of automated guided transit, with small automated vehicles operating on a network of specially built guideways.
Commuter Rail
Regional rail services connecting suburbs and outlying areas with central cities, with fewer stops than metro systems.
Car-sharing Services
Services providing automobiles for rent on a short-term basis, often billed by the minute or hour.
Electric Scooters
Battery-powered scooters available for rent, providing a quick and convenient mode of transportation for short distances.
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