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

There are multiple public transit options across the region, which accept Tap & Ride digital payments through credit and debit cards or smart devices, as well as traditional payments. —Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026

With 98% renewable energy, vast green space, and efficient public transit, Vancouver tops a new sustainability ranking. —Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026

And if there’s a sporting event or concert, take public transit. —Julia Viele, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026

Loper believes the TomTom's study highlights the importance of public transit. —Amanda Hari, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for public transit

• paratransit