open boarding

noun

A system of bus operation where passengers may enter through various doors along the vehicle's length without having to pass the driver to buy or show a ticket.

Meanings

nounopen boarding (uncountable)
  1. UKuncountableA system of bus operation where passengers may enter through various doors along the vehicle's length without having to pass the driver to buy or show a ticket.
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Chicago

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