The Role of Taxicabs in Urban Transportation

The Role of Taxicabs in Urban Transportation
Author: United States. Dept. of Transportation. Assistant Secretary for Policy, Plans and International Affairs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 118
Release: 1974
Genre: Taxicabs
ISBN:

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The Taxicab

The Taxicab
Author: Gorman Gilbert
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1982
Genre: Transportation
ISBN:

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The authors trace the evolution of the taxi from the early horse-drawn European vehicles to the futuristic paratransit" vehicles of today, relating the development of mass transit to the taxi and showing how both forms of transportation changed in response to alterations in city and urban life. They discuss the economics, innovative services, and future of the taxi and maintain that this service has the potential to alleviate some of the current problems of urban transportation." Originally published in 1982. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Taxi! Urban Economies and the Social and Transport Impacts of the Taxicab

Taxi! Urban Economies and the Social and Transport Impacts of the Taxicab
Author: James Cooper
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2016-04-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1317046692

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The taxicab makes a significant contribution to the accessibility of a city, and provides a wide range of services across many different social groups and urban environments. This study considers the roles and functions of the taxi from its origins as the first licensed form of public transport, to the current variations of vehicle type and operation, to predictions for its future development. Also addressed here is the impact which this ubiquitous form of transport has on contemporary urban life, and the analytical tools being used and developed for its licensing and control.

Urban Transport Systems

Urban Transport Systems
Author: Hamid Yaghoubi
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2017-01-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9535128736

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This book contains a collection of latest research developments on the urban transportation systems. It describes rail transit systems, subways, bus rapid transit (BRT) systems, taxicabs, automobiles, etc. This book also studies the technical parameters and provides a comprehensive overview of the significant characteristics for urban transportation systems, including energy management systems, wireless communication systems, operations and maintenance systems, transport serviceability, environmental problems and solutions, simulation, modelling, analysis, design, safety and risk, standards, traffic congestion, ride quality, air quality, noise and vibration, financial and economic aspects, pricing strategies, etc. This professional book as a credible source can be very applicable and useful for all professors, researchers, students, experienced technical professionals, practitioners and others interested in urban transportation systems.

Taxis, the Public and Paratransit

Taxis, the Public and Paratransit
Author: Multisystems, Inc
Publisher:
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1978
Genre: Government publications
ISBN:

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