 PARATRANSITPara-transit
is defined as transit services that do not run fixed routes or schedules, but can deliver
passengers from anywhere to anywhere, covering the trips that cannot be made by walking or
transit, such as trips involving heavy loads and late-night trips. The most common form of
transit is taxis, other forms include airport shuttles, and dial-a-ride services for
disabled people.Taxis are less efficient than private cars because they are larger,
generally carry only one passenger, and spend a lot of time driving around without
passengers. However, the overall efficiency of an urban transportation system that
includes walking, transit and para-transit is very good, because para-transit only makes
up a tiny fraction of the total trips, and enables people to avoid the expense of owning a
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