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May 18, 2008
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Vehicle Definitions

Accessible Vehicle is a revenue vehicle that does not restrict access, is usable, and provides allocated space and/or priority seating for individuals who use wheelchairs.

Revenue Vehicle is a vehicle in the fleet that is available to operate in revenue service, including spares and vehicles temporarily out of service for routine maintenance and minor repairs.

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) is a vehicle that can carry two or more persons.  Examples of high occupancy vehicles are a bus, vanpool and carpool.  These vehicles sometimes have exclusive traffic lanes called "HOV lanes," "busways," "transitways" or "commuter lanes."

Passenger Vehicle is a vehicle used to carry passengers in transit service.

Rehabilitation is the rebuilding of revenue vehicles to original specifications of the manufacturer.  Rebuilding may include some new components but has less emphasis on structural restoration than would be the case in a remanufacturing operation, focusing on mechanical systems and vehicle interiors.

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