They may connect major activity centers, such as a transit station and a commercial center. Shuttle Services may be provided during periods of unusually high demand, such as fairs and sporting evens.
Some Shuttles are free while others require a fare.
Demand-response paratransit includes various types of flexible route transit service using small buses, vans or shared taxis. Jitney services use vans or small buses to provide self-financing, privately operated transit service. Jitneys ply busier corridors. Riders are charged a modest fare. In developing countries these are often a primary type of public transit.