As used in this subpart:
(1) Demand responsive system
The term demand responsive system means any system of providing designated public transportation which is not a fixed route system.
(2) Designated public transportation The term designated public transportation means transportation (other than
school">public
school transportation) by bus, rail, or any other conveyance (other than transportation by aircraft or intercity or commuter rail transportation (as defined in section
12161 of this title)) that provides the general public with general or special service (including charter service) on a regular and continuing basis.
(3) Fixed route system
The term fixed route system means a system of providing designated public transportation on which a vehicle is operated along a prescribed route according to a fixed schedule.
(4) Operates
The term operates, as used with respect to a fixed route system or demand responsive system, includes operation of such system by a person under a contractual or other arrangement or relationship with a public entity.
(5) Public school transportation The term
school">public
school transportation means transportation by schoolbus vehicles of schoolchildren, personnel, and equipment to and from a public elementary or secondary
school and
school-related activities.
(6) Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation.