Maxi taxi
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Maxi taxis are private, owner-operated minibuses in Trinidad and Tobago that are used in public transport. They operate along fixed routes, having fixed fares and meeting points, but do not operate under a timetable. 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.[1]
Similar maxi taxis are found in Australia.
See also[edit]
a type of private taxi-bus system found in Barbados.
External links[edit]
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- Trinidad & Tobago Route Taxis at TnTIsland.com
References[edit]
- ^ "PTSC aids productivity". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 2016-10-10.
