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Land Transportation - Public Transportation

Here you will learn some English words related to public transportation such as "bus", "train", and "station."

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passenger vehicle

a vehicle designed to transport people rather than goods

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bus

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

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bus rapid transit

a fast and efficient public transportation system with dedicated lanes for buses, modern stations, and streamlined fare collection

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electric bus

a public transportation vehicle powered by electricity, typically with batteries or overhead lines, emitting zero tailpipe emissions

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omnibus

a large public transportation vehicle designed to carry many passengers, typically a bus

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minicoach

a small bus designed to transport a small number of passengers, typically ranging from around 15 to 30 people

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minibus

a small passenger-carrying vehicle that is larger than a typical car but smaller than a full-sized bus

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jitney

a small bus or van that operates on a flexible route and often picks up passengers at irregular intervals

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streetcar

a public transportation vehicle that runs on tracks embedded in city streets

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trolleybus

a bus that operates using electricity from overhead wires rather than an internal combustion engine

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trackless trolley

a trolleybus that operates without tracks, using rubber tires on regular roadways

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land train

a road-going vehicle consisting of a series of connected trailers or carriages, often used for transporting passengers in tourist areas

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airport bus

a public transportation service that shuttles passengers between an airport and designated locations

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single-decker

a type of bus that has only one floor

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double-decker

a vehicle such as a bus, train, or ship with two levels on top of one another, providing additional seating capacity

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rail replacement bus service

a temporary bus service replacing trains on a route due to maintenance or disruptions

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cycle rickshaw

a small passenger vehicle pulled by a bicycle, commonly used in densely populated urban areas

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autorickshaw

a three-wheeled, motorized vehicle used for public transportation in many countries, especially in South and Southeast Asia

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train

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

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street running train

a type of railway operation where trains run directly on urban streets shared with road traffic

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subway

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

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metro

an underground railway system designed for public transportation within a city

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transit

the transfer of people on a public transportation vehicle

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mass transit

public transportation systems designed to move large numbers of people efficiently, typically including buses, trains, subways, and light rail

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rapid transit

a high-capacity public transportation system designed for fast, efficient travel within urban areas, such as subways or elevated trains

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light rail transit

a form of urban passenger transportation with electrically powered trains on dedicated tracks, featuring smaller vehicles and shorter trains than heavy rail systems

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park and ride

a facility where people can park their cars and then use public transportation

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route

a fixed way between two places, along which a bus, plane, ship, etc. regularly travels

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bus lane

a special lane on a road only for buses, allowing them to move faster and more easily through traffic

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transitway

a dedicated route or corridor reserved exclusively for public transportation vehicles

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express

a train or bus that travels more quickly than usual because it only makes a few stops

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shuttle

a means of transportation that frequently travels between two places

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local

a bus, train, etc. that makes all or most of the regular stops, allowing people to get on or off

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through

of a public transportation route that connects two distant points without requiring a transfer

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nonstop

(of a flight, train, journey etc.) having or making no stops

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connection

a means of transportation that is used by a passenger after getting off a previous one to continue their journey

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departure

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

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stop

a place where a train or bus usually stops for passengers to get on or off

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bus station

a place where multiple buses begin and end their journeys, particularly a journey between towns or cites

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bus stop

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

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request stop

a type of public transport where passengers must signal the driver if they want the vehicle to stop at a particular point along the route

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terminus

the last stop of a transportation line or route

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terminal

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

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station

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

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depot

the place where transport vehicles, such as buses or trains, leave from or stop to unload their passengers and content

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rush hour

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

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peak hour

the time period during which the highest volume of traffic or activity occurs

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schedule

a list or chart that shows the times at which trains, buses, planes, etc. leave and arrive

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timetable

a list or chart that shows the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, airplanes, etc.

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ticket office

a physical location, usually at a transportation station or venue, where tickets for transportation services or events are sold or issued

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ticket

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

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E-ticket

an online ticket for a flight that can be received electronically instead of a paper ticket

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transfer

a ticket with which a passenger can continue their journey on another means of transportation

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season ticket

a ticket that allows entry to multiple events, games, or transport services during a set period, often at a discounted price

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bus pass

a card or ticket allowing unlimited or specific rides on buses within a defined period

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one-way

permitting travel to a place without return

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hold-up

a delay or obstruction that prevents progress or causes a situation to be temporarily halted

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dwell time

the period a vehicle, such as a bus or train, remains stationary at a stop to allow passengers to board and alight

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drive-time

designed or scheduled to occur during peak commuting hours when traffic is heaviest

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level of service

the quality and quantity of service provided to users, typically measured in terms of performance indicators such as speed, reliability, and accessibility

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