public transport

British

noun

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

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His manifestos mix smart political satire with comedic promises to cap croissant prices, improve WiFi on UK trains and conscript people using speakerphones on public transport.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

At various points across the eight days, Belfast's public transport came under criticism.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to eastern China on Monday, causing hundreds of flight cancellations even as the storm weakened and some cities resumed public transport.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

Anyone travelling from outside the city is encouraged to use public transport.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

More importantly, driving seemed to cost much less than using public transport — an illusion created by the fact that the price of a new car did not include the price of building new roads.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser

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