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

Spending on public transit upgrades tied to revenue from New York City’s controversial congestion pricing program took a big step forward, even as a federal court challenge over it plays out in court. —Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 17 Dec. 2025

Airbnb guests will not only bring money to their accommodations, but also to restaurants and bars, cultural activities, retail spaces and private and public transit, according to the report. —Irene Wright, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025

As someone who lives in a city and relies on public transit, a secure bag closure is one of my nonnegotiables. —Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025

For commuters like Dos Santos who are committed to going carless, the inconvenience of navigating public transit is worth it. —Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for public transit

• paratransit