Publico

Passenger vans or Class C motor buses operating with fixed routes but no fixed schedules. Publicos are privately owned and operated mass transit service which is market oriented and unsubsidized, but regulated through a public service commission, State or local government. Publicos are operated under franchise agreements, fares are regulated by route and there are special insurance requirements. Vehicle capacity varies from eight to thirty or more, and the vehicles may be owned or leased by the operator. (FTA1)