public transit

noun

UK /ˌpʌblɪk ˈtrænzɪt/

US /ˌpʌblɪk ˈtrænzɪt/

Buses and trains that anyone can ride.

We took public transit to the museum.

SYNONYMS

public transportation mass transit public transport transit system

RELATED WORDS

bus train subway commuter

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A system of buses and trains run by a city.

The city is improving public transit.

3. Riding together with other people instead of driving alone.

Using public transit helps reduce traffic.

4. The act of carrying people from place to place for a fare.

Public transit is cheaper than taking a taxi.