Definition of differential route
: a carrier (such as a railroad or steamship line) allowed to give a lower rate than some of its competitors in order to equalize a competitive disadvantage
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“Differential route.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/differential%20route. Accessed 18 May. 2021.
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