noun
hail and ride; free boarding and alighting
Refers to a bus system where passengers can get on or off at any point along the route, not just at designated stops. Often used in rural or low-density areas.
この路線はフリー乗降制を導入している。
This route has introduced a hail-and-ride system.
フリー乗降制のバスでは、停留所以外でも降りられます。
On a hail-and-ride bus, you can get off even between stops.