Land Transportation - Emergency Vehicles and Transportation Services

Here you will learn some English words related to emergency vehicles and transportation services such as "ambulance", "delivery van", and "hauler."

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ambulance [noun]

‌a vehicle specially equipped to take sick or injured people to a hospital

Ex: The ambulance raced through the busy city streets , moving through traffic to reach the hospital as quickly as possible .

school bus [noun]

a large motor vehicle designed to transport students to and from school

Ex: The school bus driver reminded the students to remain seated while the bus was in motion .

water tender [noun]

a specialized firefighting vehicle designed to transport large quantities of water to the scene of a fire

Ex: During the wildfire season , water tenders are strategically stationed to quickly respond to any outbreaks .

police car [noun]

a vehicle used by law enforcement officers for patrolling neighborhoods, responding to emergencies, and enforcing laws

Ex: The police car 's radio crackled with updates from dispatch .

cruiser [noun]

a police car used for patrolling and responding to incidents, typically equipped with lights, sirens, and communication systems

Ex: The cruiser 's sirens wailed as it raced to the scene of the reported burglary .

squad car [noun]

a police car used by officers for patrolling, responding to emergencies, and enforcing laws

Ex: The officers in the squad car conducted a routine traffic stop on the busy highway .

black maria [noun]

a police van used for transporting prisoners or suspects

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patrol wagon [noun]

a vehicle used by law enforcement to transport multiple suspects or prisoners, recognized for its ability to securely hold them

Ex: The patrol wagon 's interior was equipped with seating and restraints for multiple detainees .

paddy wagon [noun]

a police vehicle, typically a van or truck, used for transporting multiple prisoners or suspects from a scene of arrest to a police station or detention facility

Ex: Paddy wagons were used to arrest and transport Irish workers involved in labor strikes .

delivery van [noun]

a commercial vehicle designed to transport goods or packages from one location to another, commonly used by businesses for logistics and distribution purposes

Ex: The delivery van 's driver carefully unloaded crates from the vehicle .

garbage truck [noun]

a large vehicle used for collecting household trash

Ex: Modern garbage trucks are equipped with hydraulic systems to lift and empty residential trash bins .

refuse truck [noun]

a specialized vehicle designed for collecting and transporting waste materials from residential and commercial areas

Ex: The loud noise of the refuse truck woke me up every Tuesday morning .

public transportation [noun]

the system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. that are available to everyone and provided by the government or companies

Ex: She uses public transportation daily to commute to work .

taxi [noun]

a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places

Ex: I left my phone in the taxi and had to call the company to retrieve it .

cab [noun]

a vehicle, typically with a driver for hire, used to transport passengers to their destinations in exchange for an amount of money

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vehicle for hire [noun]

a car or other means of transportation that can be rented or hired for a fee

Ex: In some cities , bicycles are considered vehicles for hire , available for rent by the hour .

hearse [noun]

a vehicle specially designed to transport deceased individuals in coffins or caskets from the place of death to the funeral home or cemetery

Ex: The funeral director drove the hearse with utmost care and respect .

dockless bike [noun]

a bicycle that can be rented and parked anywhere within a designated area, typically using a mobile app for booking and payment

Ex: The main advantage of dockless bikes is their flexibility , as they do not require specific docking stations for rental and return .

ride-hailing [noun]

the service of summoning a vehicle through a smartphone app for on-demand transportation

Ex: The rise of ride-hailing companies has transformed urban transportation in major cities .

ride-sharing [noun]

a transportation service where individuals use a mobile app to arrange shared rides with drivers heading in the same direction

Ex: The city encourages ride-sharing as a way to reduce traffic congestion .

car rental [noun]

the service of temporarily using a vehicle for a fee

Ex: Before signing a car rental agreement , it 's important to read the terms and conditions carefully .

motor pool [noun]

a group of vehicles shared by a company or organization for employees to use as needed

Ex: A large corporation maintains a motor pool to provide company cars to employees traveling on business .

service [noun]

an organization responsible for delivering essential utilities or services to the public, often regulated by the government to ensure fair pricing, quality, and accessibility

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hauler [noun]

a company or vehicle that moves goods or materials between locations, typically in industries like waste management, construction, or logistics

Ex: The logistics hauler delivered goods to retail stores across the region .

haulage [noun]

the act of transporting goods or materials by road, rail, or sea, typically involving the use of vehicles or vessels designed for such purposes

Ex: The haulage industry faced challenges in reducing carbon emissions from transportation .

courier [noun]

a person or company hired to transport packages, documents, or important items from one location to another

Ex: Businesses relied on couriers to transport sensitive documents securely .

police golf cart [noun]

a modified golf cart used by law enforcement for patrolling and security

Ex: A police golf cart was stationed at the entrance of the park for increased security .

freight [noun]

goods carried by aircraft, trains, trucks, or ships; the transportation of goods using this method

driving school [noun]

an institute that teaches people how to drive

Ex: He scheduled his first driving lesson at the local driving school to start learning the basics .

police van [noun]

a specialized vehicle used by law enforcement agencies to transport prisoners, suspects, or equipment

Ex: Protestors were detained and placed into the police van during the demonstration .

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