Maxi taxi
Maxi taxis are private, owner-operated minibuses in Romania and Trinidad and Tobago that are used in public transport.[1] They operate along fixed routes, having fixed fares and meeting points, but do not operate under a timetable.
Australia
Similar maxi taxis are found in Australia.
Barbados
ZR buses in Barbados supplement the government-run buses.
Philippines
In the Philippines, maxi-taxis are referred to in English as shuttles (Tagalog: siyatel; Cebuan: syatol).
Trinidad and Tobago
The colours of each route as follows:
- Port of Spain–Arima (and onward to Sangre Grande): Red Band (G11)
- Port of Spain–Diego Martin (or Chaguaramas): Yellow Band (W11)
- Port of Spain–San Fernando (including Curepe–Chaguanas–Couva): Green Band (W18)
- San Fernando–Princes Town (and onward to Mayaro): Black Band (W21)
- South of San Fernando (Point Fortin, Cedros)–Siparia: Brown Band (W22)
- Tobago: Blue Band (G17)
The fares are paid on board and are based on distance. They come in 12 and 25 seater versions. The maxi taxi was introduced in 1978.[2]
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See also
- Dolmuş, their Turkish counterpart
- Marshrutka, their Ukrainian counterpart
External links
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- Trinidad & Tobago Route Taxis at TnTIsland.com
References
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