{"identifier":"/us/usc/t42/s12141","title":42,"num":"\u00a7\u202f12141.","heading":"Definitions","text":"\u00a7\u202f12141.\nDefinitions\nAs used in this subpart:\n(1)\nDemand responsive system\nThe term \u201cdemand responsive system\u201d means any system of providing designated public transportation which is not a fixed route system.\n(2)\nDesignated public transportation\nThe term \u201cdesignated public transportation\u201d means transportation (other than public school transportation) by bus, rail, or any other conveyance (other than transportation by aircraft or intercity or commuter rail transportation (as defined in\nsection 12161 of this title\n(3)\nFixed route system\nThe term \u201cfixed route system\u201d means a system of providing designated public transportation on which a vehicle is operated along a prescribed route according to a fixed schedule.\n(4)\nOperates\nThe term \u201coperates\u201d, 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.\n(5)\nPublic school transportation\nThe term \u201cpublic school transportation\u201d means transportation by schoolbus vehicles of schoolchildren, personnel, and equipment to and from a public elementary or secondary school and school-related activities.\n(6)\nSecretary\nThe term \u201cSecretary\u201d means the Secretary of Transportation.","url":"https://projectusc.org/usc/t42/s12141.html","content":[{"t":"sec","id":"/us/usc/t42/s12141","children":[{"t":"num","text":"\u00a7\u202f12141."},{"t":"heading","text":"Definitions","tail":"\n"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"As used in this subpart:"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t42/s12141/1","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(1)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Demand responsive system"},{"t":"content","children":[{"t":"p","text":"The term \u201cdemand responsive system\u201d means any system of providing designated public transportation which is not a fixed route system.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t42/s12141/2","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(2)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Designated public transportation"},{"t":"content","children":[{"t":"p","text":"The term \u201cdesignated public transportation\u201d means transportation (other than public school transportation) by bus, rail, or any other conveyance (other than transportation by aircraft or intercity or commuter rail transportation (as defined in ","children":[{"t":"ref","text":"section 12161 of this title","href":"/us/usc/t42/s12161","tail":")) that provides the general public with general or special service (including charter service) on a regular and continuing basis."}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t42/s12141/3","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(3)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Fixed route system"},{"t":"content","children":[{"t":"p","text":"The term \u201cfixed route system\u201d means a system of providing designated public transportation on which a vehicle is operated along a prescribed route according to a fixed schedule.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t42/s12141/4","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(4)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Operates"},{"t":"content","children":[{"t":"p","text":"The term \u201coperates\u201d, 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.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t42/s12141/5","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(5)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Public school transportation"},{"t":"content","children":[{"t":"p","text":"The term \u201cpublic school transportation\u201d means transportation by schoolbus vehicles of schoolchildren, personnel, and equipment to and from a public elementary or secondary school and school-related activities.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t42/s12141/6","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(6)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Secretary"},{"t":"content","children":[{"t":"p","text":"The term \u201cSecretary\u201d means the Secretary of Transportation.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"text","text":"\n"},{"t":"text","text":"\n"}]}]}