subject: Airport Shuttle: Heart Of Transportation To And From Airport [print this page] Airport Shuttle usually referred as Airport Bus or Airport Shuttle Bus is a bus or a coach which makes the transportation of passengers easy to/from or within the airport. These vehicles are very useful as they are equipped with comfortable seating arrangements and large luggage space for the passengers. This type of transportation system was introduced first at the Heathrow Airport London.
Depending on the service provided by the Airport Shuttle, it is classified into various categories which are as follows:
1. On Airport Transfer
On Airport transfer is further classified into three sub categories.
Airside Transfer -If the airport is not using a jet bridge then to transfer the passengers to the aircraft from the arrival and departure terminal a transportation bus system is used called as Airside Transfer.
Terminal Transfer -If the airport consists of more than one terminal then it is possible that passengers have to go to another terminal to catch the flight. In such case the transportation bus system is refereed as Terminal Transfer.
Car Park Transfer -If the airport offers the service of car parking then to transfer receivers and passengers to car parking area a rapid bus system is used known as Car Park Transfer.
2. Off Airport Transfer
These are the private sector associations that provide the transportation to the passengers and the receivers. These are generally third party companies which provide cheap car and bus rental service to and from airport.
3. Public Bus Services
These are the transport systems which provide the connectivity to the airport. They are also classified into sub categories.
Intermodal Shuttle Buses (To provide connectivity between airport and railway station)
Premium Link Services (It provides the premium fare transit bus system.)
Demand Responsive Shuttle Buses (Public providers give the service to premium fixed rate via buses and taxicabs.)
Express Services (For long distance transport systems.)
Terminal Transfer (Public sector providing transport between terminals.)
Rail air (Providing transport system between airport and railway station.)
4. Other Non Airport Bus Services
In this category, there are two types Standard Bus Services (operating in non working hours for employers and passengers) and Private Fare (private taxicabs and buses providing transport systems).
From the above information we can conclude that the Airport Shuttle system is one of the major needs at all the airports in the world since they provide comfortable and most affordable option to people with low budgets. On top of that the professional chauffeurs of airport shuttles are well trained and make sure to provide the most comfortable and safe trip to its passengers. Apart from that the best part is that Airport Shuttles are always on time and hence you are sure not to miss your flight ever if you are travelling through a good airport shuttle service. With so much of benefits, airport shuttles are obviously a blessing to the airports worldwide. You can know more at www.NiagaraShuttle.com.
