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

However, this could turn into an inconvenient ride for public transit users, as that route can take up to 30 minutes. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Public transit High diesel prices have a double effect on public transit. — Vidya Mani, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

To his credit, Moore recognizes the essential importance of the region’s public transit. — Brian O'Malley, Baltimore Sun, 28 Sep. 2026

To earn ride credit, or Waymo Cash, customers will have to link their Visa card to the Waymo app and use it to take an autonomous trip and public transit within two hours of each other. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for public transit

• paratransit