The lifts are located in either the front or rear door. The lift stows away underneath the steps so those passengers who don't need the lift can enter the bus. In the case of a bus with a ramp, there are no steps to go up. The floor is flat. This makes entering the bus easier for people with disabilities, the elderly, and people travelling with small children.
Systems usually run buses on regular fixed routes with fixed schedules and stops.
Buses may run anywhere from every 10 minutes to every 60 minutes depending upon the time of day and the area being served. VANS Yancey County TA provides transportation to seniors for shopping, doctor visits, etc. Vans are often used in rural communities to provide transportation. A conversion van is a passenger van that has been altered to allow the addition of a wheelchair lift and securement stations within the vehicle. Most systems provide human services transportation only.