noun phrase · neutral
public transport
UK/ˌpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt/US/ˌpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːrt/PUB·lic TRANS·port
vehicles such as buses and trains that operate for public use
Examples
“I usually go to university by public transport.”
“Good public transport reduces traffic congestion.”
“The city plans to invest more in public transport next year.”
Band 8 sentence
“If local governments prioritise investment in public transport, they can significantly cut commuter times and emissions.”
Collocations
- rely on public transport
- improve public transport
- use public transport
Word family
Common mistakes
There are many public transports in the city.→There is a lot of public transport in the city.
I go to work on the public transport.→I go to work by public transport.
Say it for a higher band
5bus/train→6public transport→7+public transport
Synonyms
mass transit
Easily confused
mass transit
“Many cities are upgrading their mass transit systems to reduce pollution.”
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