Shuttle bus
type of service
A shuttle bus is a bus that travels a shorter route in comparison to most bus routes. Typically, shuttle buses travel in both directions between two points. Shuttle buses are designed to transport large groups of people who are all travelling to and from a specific destination in a more organised manner. Shuttle buses can be used for several applications, such as transporting university students or transporting people from airports to hotels.
Types of shuttle buses
Airport bus
Airport buses, also known as airport shuttles, and airport shuttle buses, are buses that take passengers to and from an airport, usually connecting to a city centre. These buses mainly travel to major transit hubs; however, they may also travel directly to major hotels around the city. Buses that travel directly between an airport and a hotel are often called hotel shuttles.
University shuttles
University shuttles are buses that travel within the campus area, or may serve major transport hubs and railway stations. University shuttles operate within larger campuses that may not allow public road access. These shuttles cut down transportation times between two ends of the campus and allow students to travel safely during the night through dark places.
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