Definitions for public transport
pub·lic trans·port

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. public transportnoun

   conveyance for passengers or mail or freight

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. public transportnoun

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

WikipediaRate this definition:3.5 / 4 votes

1. Public transport

   Public transport (also known as public transportation, public transit, or mass transit) is transport of passengers by group travel systems available for use by the general public, typically managed on a schedule, operated on established routes, and that charge a posted fee for each trip. Examples of public transport include city buses, trolleybuses, trams (or light rail) and passenger trains, rapid transit (metro/subway/underground, etc.) and ferries. Public transport between cities is dominated by airlines, coaches, and intercity rail. High-speed rail networks are being developed in many parts of the world. Most public transport systems run along fixed routes with set embarkation/disembarkation points to a prearranged timetable, with the most frequent services running to a headway (e.g.: "every 15 minutes" as opposed to being scheduled for any specific time of the day). However, most public transport trips include other modes of travel, such as passengers walking or catching bus services to access train stations. Share taxis offer on-demand services in many parts of the world, which may compete with fixed public transport lines, or compliment them, by bringing passengers to interchanges. Paratransit is sometimes used in areas of low demand and for people who need a door-to-door service.Urban public transit differs distinctly among Asia, North America, and Europe. In Asia, profit-driven, privately-owned and publicly traded mass transit and real estate conglomerates predominantly operate public transit systems In North America, municipal transit authorities most commonly run mass transit operations. In Europe, both state-owned and private companies predominantly operate mass transit systems, Public transport services can be profit-driven by use of pay-by-the-distance fares or funded by government subsidies in which flat rate fares are charged to each passenger. Services can be fully profitable through high usership numbers and high farebox recovery ratios, or can be regulated and possibly subsidised from local or national tax revenue. Fully subsidised, free of charge services operate in some towns and cities. For geographical, historical and economic reasons, differences exist internationally regarding use and extent of public transport. While countries in the Old World tend to have extensive and frequent systems serving their old and dense cities, many cities of the New World have more sprawl and much less comprehensive public transport. The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) is the international network for public transport authorities and operators, policy decision-makers, scientific institutes and the public transport supply and service industry. It has 3,400 members from 92 countries from all over the globe.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. public transport

   Public transport, also known as public transportation or mass transit, refers to a system of vehicles such as buses, trains, trams, ferries and airplanes that are provided by the government or private entities for general public use in order to travel from one location to another. These systems usually operate on pre-set routes and schedules, and typically charge a fare for usage. They serve as a cost-effective, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to individual private transportation.

WikidataRate this definition:4.5 / 4 votes

1. Public transport

   Public transport is a shared passenger transport service which is available for use by the general public, as distinct from modes such as taxicab, car pooling or hired buses which are not shared by strangers without private arrangement. Public transport modes include buses, trolleybuses, trams and trains, rapid transit and ferries. Public transport between cities is dominated by airlines, coaches, and intercity rail. High-speed rail networks are being developed in many parts of the world. Most public transport runs to a scheduled timetable with the most frequent services running to a headway. Share taxi offers on-demand services in many parts of the world and some services will wait until the vehicle is full before it starts. Paratransit is sometimes used in areas of low-demand and for people who need a door-to-door service. Urban public transport may be provided by one or more private transport operators or by a transit authority. Public transport services are usually funded by government subsidies and fares charged to each passenger. Services are normally regulated and possibly subsidized from local or national tax revenue. Fully subsidized, zero-fare services operate in some towns and cities.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. public transport

   A variety of nationalized or unity government transport systems created and designed to provide accessible, affordable, efficient, easy, effective, sustainable and simple ways for members of the public to travel. The services are provided by all forms of unity assembly, unity council, unity legislature, unity senate, unity house of representatives, unity parliament, unity government, devolved regional unity government, national unity government, european unity government and international unity government to create a form of sustainable employment and income for unity governments

   Public transport is so accessible, affordable and easy to use

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 8, 2021  

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How to pronounce public transport?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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How to say public transport in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of public transport in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of public transport in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of public transport in a Sentence

1. Michael Horodniceanu:

   If we're going to be competitive with other capitals around the world, we need public transport, the time of moving people around in cars is over.

2. George Preti:

   I ride public transport a lot and every now and then I come across someone emanating a strong odor and it's obvious.

3. Transport Minister Graziano Delrio:

   It is time to pick up the pace and make up for the delays this country has accumulated in local public transport, to which everyone has a right.

4. Ted Wheeler:

   Many Portlanders no longer feel safe in their city, business owners have closed up shop for fear of doing business in high-risk areas. Commuters fear for their safety, whether taking public transport or going by foot. Parents are scared to let their children play outside.

5. Guyo Galicha Iyya:

   For example, it is 700 kilometers (435 miles) from Iliret to Marsabit town, on a very bad road, and 300 kilometers (185 miles) from Loiyangalani to the head office, with public transport charging up to 2,000 shillings ($22) one way.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=public transport
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Public_Transport
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Transport
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=public transport