Maxi taxi

A third generation Mitsubishi Delica operated by Maxi-taxi, servicing passengers in Couva and Chaguanas.

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.

A maxi taxi is a larger version of a regular taxi. While a standard taxi can usually accommodate up to 4 passengers, a Maxi-Taxi is designed to carry more people, usually up to 11 passengers. This makes Maxi Taxis great for group outings, events, or when you need more space for luggage. They provide a comfortable and spacious ride option beyond what a regular taxi can offer.

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; Cebuano: 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]

See also

• Dolmuş, their Turkish counterpart
• Marshrutka, their Russian counterpart

External links

• Trinidad & Tobago Route Taxis at TnTIsland.com

References

1. Vozyanov, Andrey (2018). "Solution into problem: Ukrainian Marshrutka and Romanian maxi-taxi at the fall of planning paradigms after 1990". The Journal of Transport History. 39: 25–40. doi:10.1177/0022526618757086. S2CID 158589940.
2. "PTSC aids productivity". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 2016-10-10.