foot passenger

Non-vehicular ferry rider

A foot passenger is someone who boards a ferry, ship, or cross-channel transport without a vehicle.

The term distinguishes travelers on foot from those bringing cars, motorcycles, or bicycles: Foot passengers should proceed to the terminal building.

Common in British English and European ferry services.

Related

channel ferry · sea crossing · ambulatory · crosswalk · pedestrian right-of-way · unmotorized · sidewalk · embarkation · footpath · gangway · hiker · ambler · saunterer · strider · tourist · shared space · transit hub · ferryboatman

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mode of transport

foot passengerdriver

Vehicle operator

motorist · lorry driver · truck driver · coach driver · motorcyclist

mobility status

foot passengerstationary

Not in motion

stay · resident

Family

foot, passenger, feet, footed, footer, footing, footless, afoot, underfoot

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