Abstract: A drive module for a self-driving vehicle of an elevated-track-type support structure. The drive module is able to be connected to a support arm for a gondola.

Abstract: An elevated railway-like transport system. The system includes a carrier system with rail-like or cable-like carrier elements that are fastened in the area of portal-like support elements, and includes self-propelled carriages, each of which includes a drive unit that cooperates with the carrier elements, and a gondola that is connected to the drive unit via a carrier device, preferably in the form of a carrying arm, and that is used for passenger transport and/or cargo transport. The carriages are movable independently of one another along the carrier elements, and a distance is formed between two successive carriages on the same carrier element.

Abstract: Transfer equipment for self-propelled cars on a route network similar to an elevated railway. The route network includes at least one track element and at least one intersection, turning or end point, in the region of which the self-propelled car can be transferred from the at least one track element onto an adjustably arranged support unit.