Dolmuş
In Turkey and Northern Cyprus, a () is a share taxi that runs set routes within and between cities. Background The name is derived from Turkish language, Turkish for "seemingly stuffed", in reference to how the vehicles were often filled to the brim. At some locations they depart from the terminal only when a sufficient number of passengers have boarded. In some cities, are only allowed to board and disembark passengers at designated stops or terminals. In less busy locations, passengers may board anywhere along the route. In fact, a with empty seats may slow down to pick up more passengers. In some cities, to prevent extremely slow travel, intermediate stop timings of ''dolmuşlar'' are regulated more like a regular bus on a latest allowable arrival basis. A foreign passenger described the ride as being "terrifying, awe-inspiring, confusing, incomprehensible, charming, hospitable and alien", and those unfamiliar with them may be surprised by the speed of travel. In Turkey ...
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