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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For parents, commuters and riders, the outcome may affect where and when autonomous vehicles are allowed to operate.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The company has built its reputation on fat-tire cruisers and commuter e-bikes for a major part of its existence.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
As daily commuters have already noticed, restroom facilities are in short supply.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
It is expected to move some 13,000 passengers a day, while the entire project will cover roughly 22 kilometers and aims to serve 30,000 daily commuters.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The company has built its reputation on fat-tire cruisers and commuter e-bikes for a major part of its existence.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
As daily commuters have already noticed, restroom facilities are in short supply.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
It is expected to move some 13,000 passengers a day, while the entire project will cover roughly 22 kilometers and aims to serve 30,000 daily commuters.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Commuter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commuter. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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