van

Also known as box van, vans, box vans

thumb|A Ford Transit Custom low roof van

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Commons category: Vans
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Word origin and usage
Australia
India
Japan
United Kingdom
United States
History
Use
Full-size van
Step van
Minivan
Rollover safety
Safety equipment
See also
References
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thumb|A Ford Transit Custom low roof van

A van is a type of road vehicle used for transporting goods or people. There is some variation in the scope of the word across the different English-speaking countries. The smallest vans, microvans, are used for transporting either goods or people in tiny quantities. Mini MPVs, compact MPVs, and MPVs are all small vans usually used for transporting people in small quantities. Larger vans with passenger seats are used for institutional purposes, such as transporting students. Larger vans with only front seats are often used for business purposes, to carry goods and equipment. Specially equipped vans are used by television stations as mobile studios. Postal services and courier companies use large step vans to deliver packages.