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In Turkey and Northern Cyprus, dolmuş (〔) are share taxis that run set routes within〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=WHAT'S DOING IN ANKARA )〕 and between〔 cities. ==Background== Their name is derived from Turkish for "apparently stuffed"; referencing the fact that in days past these taxis were often filled to the brim.〔 They depart from the terminal only when a sufficient number of passengers have boarded. In some cities ''dolmuş'' are only allowed to board and disembark passengers at designated stops or at terminals;〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Turkish Dolmus Taxi or Minibus )〕 in less busy locations passengers may board anywhere along the route. In fact, a ''dolmuş'' with empty seats may slow to a crawl in the hopes of picking up a few more riders.〔 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 ''dolmuş'' travel.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Dolmuş story )〕 In Turkey the vehicles used are often brand-new minibuses,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Getting Around in Fethiye - The Dolmus )〕 but in some parts of Cyprus you can–as of 2009–still see aging Mercedes-Benz stretch limos serving as ''dolmuş''.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Dolmuş」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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