Deutsch: Fahrzeug / Español: Vehículo / Português: Veículo / Français: Véhicule
A vehicle (from Latin: vehiculum) is a mobile machine that transports passengers or cargo. Most often, vehicles are manufactured, such as bicycles, cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, trains, ships, boats and aircraft. Vehicles that do not travel on land include watercraft, aircraft and spacecraft. Land vehicles are classified broadly by what is used to apply steering and drive forces against the ground: wheeled, tracked, railed or skied. ISO 3833-1977 is the standard, also internationally used in legislation, for road vehicles types, terms and definitions.
In the travel context, a "vehicle" typically refers to a mode of transportation used for travel, such as cars, buses, trains, or planes. Here are some examples of vehicles used in travel:
- Car rental: A rental vehicle that travelers can use for transportation during their trip. Examples include Hertz, Enterprise, and Avis.
- Bus: A vehicle used for group transportation on land, typically for longer distances. Examples include Greyhound, Megabus, and FlixBus.
- Train: A vehicle that runs on tracks, providing transportation for passengers and sometimes freight. Examples include Amtrak, Eurostar, and Japan Railways.
- Plane: A vehicle that provides air transportation for passengers and cargo. Examples include American Airlines, Emirates, and Ryanair.
Similar travel-related terms that may be associated with vehicles include:
- Transportation network company: A company that provides ride-sharing services through a mobile app, such as Uber or Lyft.
- Airline alliance: A partnership between different airlines to provide better connectivity and seamless travel for passengers, such as Star Alliance or Oneworld.
- Cruise ship: A passenger ship that provides travel and accommodation for tourists, typically on longer itineraries. Examples include Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Carnival Cruise Line.
- Bike rental: A rental service that provides bicycles for transportation or recreation, such as Lime or Jump.