public transportation
noun
chiefly US
: a system of trains, buses, etc., that is paid for or run by the government
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Private aviation also saw a noticeable bump there in 2022 as a result of wealthy buyers looking to avoid public transportation.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
The Port of Rotterdam’s labor disputes have been compounded by a wider nationwide strike for public transportation and logistics workers in neighboring Belgium, which hosts its sister gateway, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, and the Port of Zebrugge.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
There will be valet parking mixed in, with a turnaround loop for the Big Blue Bus and Metro public transportation stations to be installed.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
That means investing in strong public transportation networks, upgrading roads and utilities, and supporting smart city planning that avoids sprawl and traffic gridlock.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
The Port of Rotterdam’s labor disputes have been compounded by a wider nationwide strike for public transportation and logistics workers in neighboring Belgium, which hosts its sister gateway, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, and the Port of Zebrugge.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
There will be valet parking mixed in, with a turnaround loop for the Big Blue Bus and Metro public transportation stations to be installed.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
That means investing in strong public transportation networks, upgrading roads and utilities, and supporting smart city planning that avoids sprawl and traffic gridlock.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for public transportation
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“Public transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transportation. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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