| 释义 |
para-transit|ˈpærəˌtrænzɪt|
Also as one word.
[f. para-1 + transit n.]
Public transport of a flexible, informal kind (see quots.). Also attrib.
1973Technology Rev. July-Aug. 46/2 Modes such as taxis, jitneys, dial-a-ride, car pools, subscription buses, and minicars, the modes we collectively call ‘para-transit’. 1974R. Kirby et al. (title) Para-transit: neglected options for urban mobility. 1977Chicago Tribune 2 Oct. XII. 37/7 (Advt.), Transit manager to implement and supervise innovated public paratransit system in growth suburb NW of Chicago. System will consist of subscription mini-bus and dial-a-ride van service. 1978Paratransit: Rep. 40th Round Table Transport Econ. (Europ. Conf. Ministers of Transport) i. 9 ‘Paratransit’..embraces a series of transport modes, organisational procedures and services falling broadly midway between two pre-eminent types of conventional transport, i.e. private cars and public transport services. |