Question

question # 2
multiple choice
the key difference between taxi-style services and urban mass transit services is ______.

the dominance of cars alone in taxi-style services compared to the use of different modes in mass transit

the cost to the municipality; mass transit is more costly to municipalities

the cost to the consumer; taxi-style services are most costly to individuals

the relationship to individual clients expressed through single business interactions planned by the customer, versus the uniform routes and schedules serving large numbers of people, which are planned by the transportation provider

Explanation:

To determine the key difference, we analyze each option:

• First option: While taxis use cars, mass transit can use cars (e.g., bus) too, so this is not the key difference.
• Second option: Mass transit is often subsidized but not necessarily more costly to municipalities overall compared to taxi - style services (which are private). This is incorrect.
• Third option: Cost to consumer is a factor but not the key defining difference between the two types of services.
• Fourth option: Taxi - style services are customized (planned by customer, single business interactions with individual clients), while urban mass transit has uniform routes/schedules planned by the provider to serve many people. This captures the fundamental operational difference.

Answer:

D. the relationship to individual clients expressed through single business interactions planned by the customer, versus the uniform routes and schedules serving large numbers of people, which are planned by the transportation provider