Public minibus

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Orange public minibus crossing a bridge at Sei Dama

A public minibus (PM) is a common public mode of transport in Samarinda.[1] It mainly serves the area that standard Samarinda bus lines do not reach. It is colloquially known as a minibus or, in Indonesian, a Taksi. It is defined as a kind of share taxi.

Minibuses carry a maximum of 8 seated passengers; no standing passengers are allowed. Minibuses typically offer a fast and efficient transportation solution due to their small size, limited carrying capacity, frequency and diverse range of routes.

Overview[]

Minibuses in Samarinda are distinguished by the colours, which denote different routes. Most of the minibuses run on Petrol. By 2006, there were 1,522 public minibuses in Samarinda.[2]

A passenger wishing to get on a minibus simply hails the minibus from the street kerb like a taxi. To alight from a minibus, a passenger customarily calls out to the driver where they wish to get off.

The minibus operate a non-scheduled service, with fixed routes. Passengers pay just before they alight, and change for cash payment may be available, or may have a small amount deducted off the amount of change for the inconvenience (of giving change).

See also[]

  • Share taxi, for more international equivalents to public minibuses

References[]

  1. ^ Kompas Gramedia. "[1]." Samarinda adakah kereta yang akan lewat. Retrieved on 2014-10-25.
  2. ^ Balitbang Provinsi Kaltim. "[2]." Pelayanan transportasi angkutan kota di Samarinda. Retrieved on 2014-10-25.
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