public transportation
noun
chiefly US
: a system of trains, buses, etc., that is paid for or run by the government
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Miami is not known for its public transportation, so for the World Cup games hosted in South Florida, the logistics of getting thousands of fans to the stadium seemed overwhelming.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
As more people rely on public assistance, Meyer said state lawmakers should use the state budget to invest in things like public transportation and affordable housing and childcare.
—Mayah Nachman, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
The best bet for public transportation in Arlington is ride-share apps.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Given the choice of how to implement the assignment in their lives, some students opted to eliminate certain apps like TikTok, while others chose not to use their devices on public transportation in order to be more aware of their surroundings.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
As more people rely on public assistance, Meyer said state lawmakers should use the state budget to invest in things like public transportation and affordable housing and childcare.
—Mayah Nachman, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
The best bet for public transportation in Arlington is ride-share apps.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Given the choice of how to implement the assignment in their lives, some students opted to eliminate certain apps like TikTok, while others chose not to use their devices on public transportation in order to be more aware of their surroundings.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
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“Public transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transportation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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