public transit

noun

variants US public transit or British public transport
: mass transit
public transit remains the smartest way to navigate hectic downtowns.National Geographer Traveler
… 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 By public transit: Buses are the main form of public transport in Granada. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024 No one has ever done this, and if someone ever tries to AirDrop you a file on public transit, do not accept it. Peter C. Baker, New York Times, 6 June 2024 Acree’s nomination and withdrawal came as public transit has faced significant challenges, including the looming budget cliff and frustrations about CTA’s ability to provide frequent, reliable, clean and safe service. Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024 García emphasized that people can take public transit, bike and drive used EVs to help fight climate change. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for public transit 

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Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of public transit was in 1847

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“Public transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transit. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.

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