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

In January 2025, the head of Northern Ireland's public transport operator, Translink, told a Stormont committee he had "concerns" about more taxis being allowed in some bus lanes.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Norwegian public transport operator Boreal ordered 20 of the hydrofoiling electric passenger boats to service new and existing routes along the Norwegian coast and across the country’s fjords.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

While Lime has arguably been perceived by some in the past as relatively expensive, the new subscription appears to try to undercut the cost of single journeys using buses and other forms of public transport.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Facing historic spikes in petrol prices, Albanese urged Australians to switch to using public transport, preserving fuel for rural communities and essential services.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

After the gasoline rationing and the public transport strike, she had unearthed this childhood toy from the basement as her only means of getting around.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende