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In Gozo too, vehicles which carry fare-paying passengers such as route buses, those operating unscheduled bus service, mini buses, taxis, self-drive etc. fall under the aegis of the Public Transport Directorate.
A number of route buses operate the daily scheduled service, and carry passengers along the pre-determined routes at set times of the day in accordance with the departure time-tables from Victoria Terminus to the various towns and villages around Gozo.
Public Service Garages
Following an agreement entered into a few years ago between the then Public Transport Authority and the Gozo Bus Owners Association, the number of buses has doubled and now this amounts to 78. Of these, 49 are fully air-conditioned of which 41 are of 53 seat-capacity and 8 of 45 seat-capacity. The vehicles provide both the scheduled and unscheduled services. In addition to these, a number of white window vans also provide unscheduled services.
Taxi
50 white saloon cars registered as taxis operate in Gozo and they can only operate here. They are, however, permitted trips directly to the port, airport or a hospital in Malta. Red Mini-buses
Red mini-buses provide a variety of unscheduled services, such as school transport and special tours around the island.
Car Hire
This service is available in Gozo through various Public Service Garage owners. The most popular type of vehicle with tourists is the Safari Jeep which is sought after because of its rough terrain capability.
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