VAN

Vehicle having a typical seating capacity of 5 to 15 passengers and classified as a van by vehicle manufacturers. A modified van is a standard van which has undergone some structural changes, usually made to increase its size and particularly its height. The seating capacity of modified vans is approximately 9 to 18 passengers. (FTA1)

Privately owned and/or operated vans and minivans designed to carry from 5 to 13 passengers or to haul cargo. (FHWA3)

Includes large vans. Exceptions are: 1) Volkswagen vans are categorized as minivans, and 2) All other pre-1983 vans are categorized as vans. (DOE5)

A 20-foot long or shorter vehicle, usually with an automotive-type engine and limited seating normally entered directly through side or rear doors rather than from a central aisle, used for demand response, vanpool, and lightly patronized motorbus service. (APTA1)

See also Motor Vehicle, Vehicle.

A term used in Canada for a caboose .

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