public transportation

noun

chiefly US

: a system of trains, buses, etc., that is paid for or run by the government

Examples of public transportation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Burlingame describes Nha Trang as a walkable city with reliable public transportation, vibrant nightlife, delicious cuisine, and abundant opportunities for recreation, from parks to hiking and boating. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2024

Luther, of Kuna, told the Statesman’s editorial board that she would be focused on alleviating traffic congestion as the county grows — and that public transportation would be a part of that discussion. —Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2024

Before his untimely passing, Hargrove spoke out for bus drivers like himself, stressing their roles as essential workers during the pandemic because of the community's need for public transportation to take people who were still working to their jobs every day. —Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 May 2024

If attendees get tired of walking or biking, a special Eurovision public transportation pass will be available. —Lina Abascal, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024

The goals, meanwhile, are broad and offer no specific solutions — such as calling generally for better and expanded public transportation. —Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024

Fans are also being encouraged to take public transportation or carpool to and from the album listening parties to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution. —Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 May 2024

Financial Times - Argentina’s largest trade unions staged a massive strike yesterday, shutting down the country’s public transportation for one day, in defiance of the libertarian regime and president. —Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 25 Feb. 2024

As a result, in late February the Border Patrol resumed the daily releases of adult migrants at a public transportation center in south San Diego. —Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024