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dial-a-ride

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of on-demand transportation similar to public transit usually in areas or during times where fixed route service is not available or possible and resembling paratransit, taxi, or shuttle service in its execution.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

So called because requests for transport were traditionally made by telephone call; see dial.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Taxibus — Translations
  • Polish: transport zamawiany — Translations
  • Spanish: viaje al pedido — Translations
  • Spanish: paseo al llamado — Translations