public transport
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier in May urged the country's 1.4 billion citizens to save fuel by making greater use of carpooling and public transport.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
As a place that came of age with the automobile, Los Angeles is a sprawl of freeways with a public transport system that would embarrass any medium-sized European city.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Transport Focus, the independent watchdog representing the interests of Britain's public transport passengers, said it welcomed any improvements to tackling internet "blackspots".
From BBC • May 26, 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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