commuter
noun
com·mut·er
kə-ˈmyü-tər 
1
: a person who commutes (as between a suburb and a city)
2
: a small airline that carries passengers relatively short distances on a regular schedule
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The Staten Island Railway was partially suspended in certain areas as well, with the MTA recommending commuters taking express buses if necessary.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Snow slows commuter transport and forces snow days Commuters in and around New York felt the strain.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Their traffic frustrations will likely mirror what Wyandotte County residents, businesses and local commuters have experienced for years.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Bus commuters should also expect long wait times.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Feb. 2026
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Snow slows commuter transport and forces snow days Commuters in and around New York felt the strain.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Their traffic frustrations will likely mirror what Wyandotte County residents, businesses and local commuters have experienced for years.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Bus commuters should also expect long wait times.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Commuter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commuter. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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