Marshrutka

Marshrutka in Moscow, Russia

Marshrutnoye taksi[1] (Russian: Маршрутное такси; Ukrainian: Маршрутне таксі, romanizedMarshrutne taksi, lit.'Routed taxicab'), commonly known by the colloquialism Marshrutka[2][3] (Russian and Ukrainian: маршру́тка, Russian: [mɐrʂˈrutkə], Ukrainian: [mɐrʃˈrutkɐ], plural marshrutki), are share taxis found in Eastern Europe and the republics of the former Soviet Union.[4] Usually vans, they drive along set routes, depart only when all seats are filled, and may have higher fares than buses.[2][3][4] Passengers can board a marshrutka anywhere along its route if there are seats available.[3][4]

Fares are usually paid before the marshrutka leaves; riders near the driver are responsible for handing up the other passengers' fares and passing back change.[4][5]

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  3. ^ a b c Thatté, Priyank (September 6, 2009). "Marshrutka". priyank.com. Archived from the original on 2011-12-30.
  4. ^ a b c d "Marshrutka minibus taxi, St. Petersburg, Russia". www.saint-petersburg.com. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  5. ^ Marshrutka moscow.info