noun
General Slang
maxi taxi
MAK-see TAK-see · noun · informal
A shared minibus for public transport
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Definitions
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A privately owned minibus that runs fixed routes as shared public transport.
“Take the maxi taxi to town, it cheaper than a car.”
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maxi taxi In A Sentence
Take the maxi taxi to town, it cheaper than a car.
Origin & Usage
Trinidad & Tobago.
Variants
maxi
People Also Ask
What is a maxi taxi?
It's a privately owned minibus in Trinidad & Tobago that runs fixed routes as shared public transport.
How does a maxi taxi work?
You board along its set route and share the ride with other passengers, paying a set fare — cheaper than a private car.
What do the maxi taxi colours mean?
In Trinidad, maxi taxis carry a coloured band indicating the region and route they serve, so passengers know where each one travels.
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