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

Piasetskyi provided additional details, reporting that Russian forces are landing drones on high-rise buildings, near public transportation stops, and along logistics routes to monitor vehicle movement. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

The woes of public transportation At a bus stop across the street from the Downtown Inglewood rail station, Johnny Olvera was waiting for his ride. — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Sherman told the committee that the team hopes to use the funds toward various programs and initiatives, such as public transportation improvements, support for local educators and aid to local charitable organizations. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

For some, this meant riding on public transportation and being a regular at the local shops. — Danielle K. Brown, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for public transportation

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