public transport

Definitions

Any form of transport that can be used by a member of public (who usually pays a fare); as opposed to private ownership of e.g. cars.

Australia, New-Zealand, UK, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Nevertheless, China’s investment in subway systems is overwhelmingly positive. And there are also encouraging signs, too, that Chinese cities are beginning to shape⟳ urban development around public transport⟳ hubs. For example, Tiantongyuan, a high-density community of giant housing blocks in the suburbs of northern Beijing, has three subway stations.”

“The Airports National Policy Statement objectives require⟳ the proportion of journeys made to the airport by passengers to be at least 50% by public transport⟳ by 2030 and 55% by 2040.”

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