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Bus Rapid Transit


Specially designated buses that can:

  • Use designated transit stations or platforms
  • Operate in a lane separate from regular traffic in some areas
  • Have the flexibility to travel on regular roads
  • Provide high passenger capacity
  • Operate as quiet, low emission vehicles
  • Provide fast, frequent and reliable all day service

 

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