public transport

British

noun

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

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The government added it hoped airports would "exercise restraint on rises, particularly where there are limited public transport alternatives".

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Given the sharp deterioration of security in the two neighbouring cities, he said all public transport had been ordered to stop.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operators.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Singapore’s public transport council announced an overall fare increase of 7% effective Dec. 26, which the analyst says reflects the recent sharp rise in energy costs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

It was bad enough in a car, but taking public transport would be twice as long and twice as hard.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

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