Английская Википедия:Dolmuş
In Turkey and Northern Cyprus, a Шаблон:Lang (Шаблон:IPA-tr[1]) is a share taxi that runs set routes within[2] and between[1] cities.
Background
The name Шаблон:Lang is derived from Turkish for "seemingly stuffed", in reference to how the vehicles were often filled to the brim.[3] At some locations they depart from the terminal only when a sufficient number of passengers have boarded.
In some cities, Шаблон:Lang are only allowed to board and disembark passengers at designated stops or terminals.[1] In less busy locations, passengers may board anywhere along the route. In fact, a Шаблон:Lang with empty seats may slow down to pick up more passengers.[3] In some cities, to prevent extremely slow travel, intermediate stop timings of dolmuşes are regulated more like a regular bus on a latest allowable arrival basis.
A foreign passenger described the ride as being "terrifying, awe-inspiring, confusing, incomprehensible, charming, hospitable and alien", and those unfamiliar with them may be surprised by the speed of Шаблон:Lang travel.[4]
In Turkey the vehicles used are often brand-new minibuses,[3] but in some parts of Cyprus – Шаблон:As of – aging Mercedes-Benz stretch limos serving as Шаблон:Lang can still be seen.[5]
Regulations
In Turkey the industry is regulated under an apportionated registration scheme. Despite the meaning of their name, laws prevent these minibuses from becoming too crowded.[3] In İzmir and some other cities, standing passengers are not allowed; in İstanbul and some other cities, they are. In Turkish controlled Northern Cyprus, Шаблон:Lang routes are leased under an apportionated registration scheme and vehicles are licensed.[5]
See also
References
Шаблон:Public transport Шаблон:Portal bar
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 1,2 Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ 3,0 3,1 3,2 3,3 Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ 5,0 5,1 Bus Services in North Cyprus essentialcyprus.com, January 28, 2009 Шаблон:Webarchive
