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

Some communities also may levy extra taxes to support public transportation, capital improvements, or specific bond payments. —Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 10 July 2025

Delivering Equitable Transit Access The project aims to enhance public transportation access in East San Jose, improving connectivity for non-car households and ensuring easier access to healthcare and education. —Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 10 July 2025

There is a public transportation system in the San Bernardino Mountain area, known as Mountain Transit. —Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025

Eurail Passes aren’t only for use on trains either—they can be used on ferries and public transportation in some countries, too. —Lyndsey Matthews, AFAR Media, 2 July 2025

Rhymes for public transportation

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