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201820 minPGdoc-short

Regina Telebus

201820 minPGdoc-short

Regina's dial-a-bus service offers a flexible transportation option that combines the convenience of taxis with the efficiency of public buses.

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Channel: NFB

Regina Telebus

2018• 20 minPG

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Regina's dial-a-bus service offers a flexible transportation option that combines the convenience of taxis with the efficiency of public buses.

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This is a report on Regina's successful experiment with dial-a-bus, a flexible service, midway between bus and taxi, that provides passengers with front-door-to-destination transportation.

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