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Term of the Road Dictionary

public transport

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Operations Transport General Items
  • Definition : All modes of transport using vehicles designed for multiple individuals. Notes: 1. Public transport includes public transit (urban buses, underground, tramways and suburban trains) and the use of planes, boats, trains and road vehicles. It may involve fixed fares, schedules and routes (ferries, trains and planes) or more flexible systems adapted to individual needs (car pooling and shared taxis). 2. Some public transport services are especially suited to urban zones (such as the underground and tramways), while others are more appropriate for rural regions (such as passenger coaches). Planes are more suitable for international transport [OQLF].
  • Abbreviation : PT
  • Synonyms : collective transport / mass transit / public transportation (US, CA) / collective transportation (US, CA)

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