Collocation
public transport
buses, trains, trams, subways, and other shared travel services available to everyone
Definition
'public transport' is a common English collocation. buses, trains, trams, subways, and other shared travel services available to everyone
public + transport
“I take public transport to work because parking is expensive.”
Examples
- Public transport is usually cheaper than driving in the city center.
- I use public transport when the weather is bad.
- Public transport in this town stops running after midnight.
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- Using public transport helps reduce traffic and air pollution.
- We missed the last train, so public transport was not an option anymore.
- During the festival, public transport runs more frequently to handle the crowds.
- If you are new here, public transport is the easiest way to get around without a car.
- Reliable public transport can make a huge difference to people who cannot afford a car.
- The city plans to invest in public transport rather than build more highways.
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