public transportation
noun
chiefly US
: a system of trains, buses, etc., that is paid for or run by the government
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Burlingame describes Nha Trang as a walkable city with reliable public transportation, vibrant nightlife, delicious cuisine, and abundant opportunities for recreation, from parks to hiking and boating.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2024
Luther, of Kuna, told the Statesman’s editorial board that she would be focused on alleviating traffic congestion as the county grows — and that public transportation would be a part of that discussion.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2024
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2024
Luther, of Kuna, told the Statesman’s editorial board that she would be focused on alleviating traffic congestion as the county grows — and that public transportation would be a part of that discussion.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2024
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“Public transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transportation. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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