public transportation

NOUN

public transit service

Synonyms

WEAK

LRT busline light rail mass transit metro rail rapid transit railway rapid transit subway urban transportation service

Example Sentences

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That suggests people were turning to public transportation, rather than paying up for fuel themselves.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

For the final match in the world’s largest sporting event, figuring out how to get over 80,000 people in seats has highlighted huge gaps in the public transportation infrastructure connecting New Jersey and New York.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Read more: Prices for World Cup public transportation range from free to $150.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Mayor Karen Bass “is encouraging all fans to take public transportation, including through the enhanced Metro service that will be available throughout the World Cup,” said a spokesperson for her office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

And now I realize why Daddy doesn’t want me taking public transportation alone.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles