All modes of transport & mobility

From the start or our work to standardise customer transport account data sharing, we have created a common definition of a modes of transport.

The 16 modes we currently recognise are:

1. on foot
   for complete end-to-end journey mapping
2. cycle
   includes both human-powered pedal cycle and ebike, typically rented or shared but also possibly privately owned for complete end-to-end journey mapping
3. moped & motorbike
   shared & privately-owned self-powered vehicles, for complete end-to-end journey mapping
4. scooter
   includes human and electric/battery powered where passenger steps in/on
5. other micro-mobility
   includes Segway and any motorised self-balancing personal platform and also electric unicycles
6. car
   includes any vehicle where the driver is also a passenger, such as: car / van vehicle rental, car pool & car club
7. bus
   includes any vehicle typically greater than 8 seats.. such as a mini bus
8. tram
   includes any guided vehicle such as a streetcar and also trolleybuses that are limited by overhead power lines
9. metro & subway
   includes any light rail transit and their interconnecting systems
10. train
    includes local overground services, funiculars, intercity, Eurostar / TGV, etc.
11. water bus
    includes river buses, typically just passenger service, typically with multiple stops e.g. Thames Clipper
12. water ferry
    includes passenger only and also passenger & vehicle water-based transport
13. air
    includes aeroplane, helicopter, etc.
14. car parking
    includes on-street & off-street
15. taxi
    includes any non-commercial vehicle where the driver is NOT a passenger
16. suspended cable car
    includes any aerial cable cars, such as London “Emirates Air Line” and New York Roosevelt Island Tramway