Types of Informal Transit Systems and Vehicles

• Informal systems use a range of vehicle types—small to large, motorized to non-motorized.

• They vary in service characteristics such as route patterns, schedules, and areas of coverage (a city section or a neighborhood).

• Five types of informal systems are shown below in descending order based on vehicle size and service coverage. 

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Some Types of Informal Systems

Types of vehicles used range from buses to two- or three-wheelers, as well as non-motorized bicycles and rickshaws.

Types of Vehicles Used