public transport
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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She said: "They mean ministers have failed to help more people move around by public transport and failed to fix homes so that they aren't leaking energy and costing a fortune in bills."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The Eryri National Park Authority said it encourages visitors to leave their vehicles in nearby towns and villages and to travel by public transport to beauty spots where possible.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also urged Indians to car pool, use public transport and work from home to conserve fuel.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
On Thursday, Uganda suspended public transport to the DRC after confirming its first two cases -- one infection and one death -- involving Congolese nationals who crossed the border.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
“Please understand me, General. Millions of people take public transport every day. No harm comes to them. I know you’re worried, and I’m certainly checking all the buses, but isn’t it too soon to panic?”
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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