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3.2.Common Cars:

Some commercial companies have attempted to solve parts of the mass transit dilemma through a system using common, or shared, cars located at numerous sites within densely populated areas (“Common Cars”). Current opinions of Common Car systems users regarding Common Car availability and condition are not favorable. Most people will not want to depend on a vehicle which may not meet their standards of sanitation, cleanliness, mechanical condition or appearance. These business are not believed to be substantially adaptable to a large percentage of surface transportation users, however, there may be a potential tie between these types of services and the Hybrid PT System (see Section 12.8, “Common Cars at Hybrid PT Stations”). Common Cars are no safer, faster or more efficient than standard cars.