dial-a-ride
Meanings
noun
- A form of on-demand transportation similar to public transit usually in areas or during times where fixed route service is not available or possible and resembling paratransit, taxi, or shuttle service in its execution.
Word forms
Etymology
So called because requests for transport were traditionally made by telephone call; see dial.
Derived words
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