fixed 

Fixed route with fixed times, operating only when pre-booked.

Definition: 

Fixed route with fixed times, stops, and direction. Similar to regular lines, but must be pre-booked by one or more passengers for it to run.

Currently supported in Entur’s travel search. 

mainRouteWithFlexibleEnds

Fixed route with fixed times, with the possibility of additional stops along the route, which only gets served if pre-booked.

Definition: 

Route and times are fixed, and the line operates normally (without pre-booking). Passengers can book pickup and/or dropoff at additional predefined stops.

fixedStopAreaWide 

Flexible route defined by one or more areas, where each area can have any number of predefined stops. 

Definition:

The route consists of one or more areas containing one or more fixed stops. Passing times may be defined for both the areas and the stops. The order in which the stops are operated is based on the bookings.

flexibleAreasOnly 

Pickup and dropoff at any point within a defined area.

Definition: 

Pickup and dropoff can be booked for any given location within the defined area, at any time within the given operating times. The actual route that is operated is based on the bookings.

Currently supported in Entur’s travel search.

hailAndRideSections 

Given a route with fixed stops, boarding and alighting is allowed at certain sections between stops. 

Definition: 

A fixed route with fixed stops, but where boarding and alighting is allowed at certain sections between stops. Operation can be requested by signalling to the driver.