THE MINIBUS - SOME FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL OBSERVATIONS

A minibus is defined as: small (about 20 seats, but preferably slightly fewer); usually a van conversion to minimize cost; used to secure optimal financial return. The history of the development and use of the minibus in the UK in the years 1984-86 is given. Despite a falling away in its use in recent years, the minibus is likely to become a popular solution to many transport problems, once all the factors in its favour are taken into account. (Author/TRRL)

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• Authors:
  • MONTGOMERY, R
• Publication Date: 1990

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 509-513
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Vehicle Design
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue Number: 4/5
  • Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
  • ISSN: 1477-5360
  • Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=IJVD

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus transportation; Buses; Minibuses; Public transit; Transit vehicle operations; Vehicle design
• Old TRIS Terms: Bus design
• ITRD Terms: 9013: Development; 263: Economics of transport; 9096: History; 1263: Minibus; 744: Public transport; 313: Urban area
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Motor Carriers; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00612184
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1991 12:00AM