people mover

people mover
1. any of various forms of mass transit, as moving sidewalks or automated driverless vehicles, used for transporting people along limited, fixed routes, as around airports or congested urban areas.
2. any vehicle that transports people quickly from one destination to another.
[1965-70]

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