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