mass transit
noun
chiefly US
: the transportation of large numbers of people by means of buses, subway trains, etc., especially within urban areas
also
: the system, vehicles, or facilities engaged in such transportation
I rode mass transit—first the bus, then Metro—for nearly two decades. —
Fred Barnes
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With ridership still lagging and the prospects for mass transit again uncertain, the health of large transportation agencies around the county could hinge, in large part, on how much aid and in what form the federal government can supply.
—Colbi Edmonds, New York Times, 22 May 2024
People are urged to carpool, telecommute or use mass transit.
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2024
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Colbi Edmonds, New York Times, 22 May 2024
People are urged to carpool, telecommute or use mass transit.
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2024
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“Mass transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20transit. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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