Barbados Route Taxi (ZR) for Route 11 (Bridgetown to Silver Sands via Oistins) off route in Fairchild Street, Bridgetown. (1995)

A ZR (pronounced "Zed R",[1] formally called a route taxi) is a type of private taxi-bus system found in Barbados.

The vehicles are small vans, which mainly operate routes between the capital of Bridgetown and other terminals. They derive the name "ZR" from the license-plate code assigned to most route taxis.[citation needed]

ZRs have a reputation for overcrowded vans and loud music,[2] high speeds and abrupt stops,[3] and drivers compete intensely among each other to attract passengers.[1] ZRs and minibuses can usually give change, while the large government-operated buses do not.[3]

Fares

ZRs charge the same fare as for the Barbados Transport Authority buses.

Current fare is BBD $3.50 and is payable in cash after boarding; change can usually be given. US dollars are usually accepted at an exchange rate of USD $1 to BBD $2 but other foreign currencies are not accepted.[3]

Terminals

ZRs have three main terminals:

ZRs share terminals and some routes with Minibuses, another type of private bus in Barbados.[7]

Routes

ZR routes are as listed by the Barbados Transport Authority[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Whiting, Keith (2012-12-01). Barbados. Hunter Publishing, Inc. pp. 411–. ISBN 978-1-58843-652-8.
  2. ^ "Barbados Public Transport". Axses Systems Caribbean Inc. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Vehicle and Transport Guide". Barbados Digital Nomads. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Constitution River Terminal". Barbados Transport Authority. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
  5. ^ "Cheapside Terminal". Barbados Transport Authority. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
  6. ^ "Speightstown Terminal". Barbados Transport Authority. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
  7. ^ "Minibus (B) Routes & Schedules". Barbados Transport Board. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
  8. ^ "Route Taxis". Barbados Transport Authority. Retrieved 2020-01-23.

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