public transit

noun

variants US public transit or British public transport

: mass transit

… public transit remains the smartest way to navigate hectic downtowns.

—John Rosenthal

… jobs restoring our water sewage systems, our highways and bridges, our public transit system and our crumbling schools, ports and public buildings.

—Ralph Nader

Examples of public transit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An influx of international visitors, many of whom rely on public transit, is expected, raising questions about accessibility, navigation and potential language barriers. —S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026

The Democratic budget also recommends an additional $22 million for transportation, including public transit and more money for the Shoreline East railroad from New London to New Haven in order to increase ridership back to levels from before the coronavirus pandemic. —Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026

What public transit will be available in OKC on Easter Sunday? —Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026

Finding opportunities for public transit, such as MARTA trains and buses, is a far less expensive way to travel than by car. —Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for public transit

• paratransit