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public transport

British

noun

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

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Suggestions included launching long-term public health campaigns to spread awareness among the adult population and integrating information in everyday settings such as apps, public transport, digital billboards and at GP check-ups.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Urging people to use public transport such as the metro, Modi suggested people carpool to conserve fuel.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

They will not be allowed to take public transport to their homes.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

"Access and approach to and from metro stations to other destinations has to be convenient to support the use of public transport," said Verma.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

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

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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