public transport

British  

noun

1. a system of buses, trains, etc, running on fixed routes, on which the public may travel

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Example Sentences

It also noted these were more likely to feel unsafe when walking alone and using public transport.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

She said Fifa should subsidise the cost of public transport for World Cup games.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

At home, the federal government is asking consumers to use less fuel while some state governments have made public transport free temporarily to encourage motorists to leave their car at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Leader Claire Hanna suggested public transport fares should be reduced for those who can find an alternative to using their car, as well as extending rural fuel duty relief to Northern Ireland.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

It was too cold and wet, and I was feeling too troubled to go by public transport.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan