public transportation

noun

chiefly US

: a system of trains, buses, etc., that is paid for or run by the government

Examples of public transportation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bike the Drive, now in its 25th year, is an annual fundraiser for the Active Transportation Alliance, a nonprofit organization that advocates for better infrastructure for people to walk, bike and use public transportation in the Chicago area. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

The network is also expected to be accessible to public transportation buses, carrying spectators, employees and volunteers. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

My number one rule for this type of quick itinerary is to walk instead of taking public transportation to get the best feel for the city. — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026

The Gothenburg archipelago contains more than 20 islands that can be explored by boat, with several accessible using the local public transportation network. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for public transportation

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