How to Use public transportation in a Sentence

public transportation

noun
  • Davis did not have a car and used the bike and public transportation to get around.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
  • There’s no public transportation, not even taxis or ride-share apps.
    — Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
  • Will there be public transportation to the site?
    — Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Like any public transportation, there can be a lot of background noise on a plane.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
  • My job is in Franklin so there's no public transportation that can help me.
    — Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 13 May 2026
  • Fans can find a full list of public transportation methods here.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 June 2025
  • People will need to drive and fly less, walk and bike more, and take public transportation.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Or better yet, stay off the roads, or take public transportation.
    — oregonlive, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Use a ride-share service, public transportation, or call a sober friend.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Yes, the state needs revenue to pay for roads, bridges and to help fund public transportation.
    — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The building is not very close to public transportation.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 June 2026
  • Bars, restaurants, and public transportation will be packed with crowds.
    — Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
  • This bag is a great choice for those who live in a city and walk or take public transportation to the grocery store.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Musto said that the use of public transportation allowed for all of the plans to work.
    — John Shumway, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Like clean air, clean water, parks, and public transportation.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • For many, public transportation is not an option.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Look into the timing and cost of public transportation, taxis, and ride shares.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2024
  • Be sure to budget enough money for taxi or public transportation.
    — Catherine Garcia, theweek, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Even though our public transportation system has grown and makes strides, folks still have to wait a long time for transit.
    — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Don’t sleep on public transportation.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The best way to get to the tennis action is by taking public transportation.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Sorry traffic is so bad and public transportation leaves a lot to be desired.
    — Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Fans are encouraged to take public transportation to the city.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • New York has not figured out a good public transportation to the airport, okay?
    — Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 12 June 2026
  • Kris cited a time Jeymi was punched on public transportation — and her phone was stolen.
    — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2023
  • The country has all but come to a halt, with almost no public transportation and reduced work and school hours.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The new law prohibits people from wearing ski masks in parks, schools, or on public transportation.
    — Bradford Betz, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The best bet for public transportation in Arlington is ride-share apps.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
  • The new parking scheme, with fewer spots and more space for public transportation and rideshare services, seemed to work well.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
  • Shenzhen is very walkable, and has some of the best public transportation.
    — Bradley Krae, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026

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