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anteilige Leerkilometer

English translation: prorated dead mileage


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German term or phrase:anteilige Leerkilometer
English translation:prorated dead mileage
Entered by: Kim Metzger
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21:29 Nov 28, 2004
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Bus/Financial - Business/Commerce (general)
German term or phrase: anteilige Leerkilometer
Hinzu kommen die nicht zu unterschätzenden indirekten Mautkosten, wie z.B. Vorfinanzierung der Maut, anteilige Leerkilometer, OBU-Einbau und zusätzlicher Verwaltungsaufwand.

Context: refers to the toll charge for lorries to be introduced in Germany next year.

Thanks.
johnduke
prorated dead mileage
Explanation:
Dead mileage
Français :Kilométrage haut-le-pied
Deutsch : Leerkilometer

Non revenue mileage travelled by a bus to get in position for a revenue earning journey.
http://www.transmodel.org/en/transmodel/gloss/d.htm


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Note added at 19 mins (2004-11-28 21:49:13 GMT)
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Light Mileage
Mileage operated by a public transport operator that is non-
productive and \'not in service\' - also known as \'dead\' mileage.

http://www.countryside.gov.uk/Images/Appendices_tcm2-20865.p...
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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 14:49
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Thanks to you both.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2prorated dead mileage
Kim Metzger
5pro rata no-load kilometre
Jo Mayr


  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
pro rata no-load kilometre


Explanation:
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All areas outside the Metro Edmonton area will be charged a No Load or No Trip rate equal to the Basic Service rate as outlined on our Vehicle Pick-up/Delivery Service Rate Schedule plus any additional mileage that may be applicable.

gemsdelivery.com/terms&conditions.htm

Jo Mayr
Germany
Local time: 21:49
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
prorated dead mileage


Explanation:
Dead mileage
Français :Kilométrage haut-le-pied
Deutsch : Leerkilometer

Non revenue mileage travelled by a bus to get in position for a revenue earning journey.
http://www.transmodel.org/en/transmodel/gloss/d.htm


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Note added at 19 mins (2004-11-28 21:49:13 GMT)
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Light Mileage
Mileage operated by a public transport operator that is non-
productive and \'not in service\' - also known as \'dead\' mileage.

http://www.countryside.gov.uk/Images/Appendices_tcm2-20865.p...


Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 14:49
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 808
Grading comment
Thanks to you both.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  writeaway: nice clear refs
12 hrs

agree  David Moore: Yes, "empty mileage" is also a good option
12 hrs
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