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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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a vehicle designed to transport people rather than goods

Ex: The city 's regulations required passenger vehicles to undergo regular inspections .
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bus
[noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex: bus was full , so I had to stand for the entire journey .
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a fast and efficient public transportation system with dedicated lanes for buses, modern stations, and streamlined fare collection

Ex: Many cities around the world are investing bus rapid transit to improve urban transportation .
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a public transportation vehicle powered by electricity, typically with batteries or overhead lines, emitting zero tailpipe emissions

Ex: Electric buses are gaining popularity worldwide due to their lower operational costs and environmental benefits .
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omnibus
[noun]

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

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minicoach
[noun]

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

Ex: The tour group boarded minicoach for a guided excursion around the city .
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minibus
[noun]

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

Ex: The tour company offers guided city tours in a comfortable , minibus.
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jitney
[noun]

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

Ex: jitney driver announced each stop loudly for passengers .
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streetcar
[noun]

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

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

Ex: He rode trolleybus to work every day to avoid traffic congestion .
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a trolleybus that operates without tracks, using rubber tires on regular roadways

Ex: trackless trolley stopped at each intersection to pick up passengers .
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a road-going vehicle consisting of a series of connected trailers or carriages, often used for transporting passengers in tourist areas

Ex: land train's route was specially designed to showcase the town 's most famous landmarks .
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a public transportation service that shuttles passengers between an airport and designated locations

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a type of bus that has only one floor

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

Ex: Double-decker airplanes are used for long-haul flights , accommodating more passengers and offering additional amenities .
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a temporary bus service replacing trains on a route due to maintenance or disruptions

Ex: Engineering works mean there will be rail replacement bus service operating between major stations next Saturday and Sunday .
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a small passenger vehicle pulled by a bicycle, commonly used in densely populated urban areas

Ex: cycle rickshaw driver pedaled steadily through the crowded streets .
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a three-wheeled, motorized vehicle used for public transportation in many countries, especially in South and Southeast Asia

Ex: autorickshaw's colorful decorations and bright lights made it stand out among the other vehicles on the road .
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train
[noun]

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

Ex: train traveled through beautiful countryside .
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a type of railway operation where trains run directly on urban streets shared with road traffic

Ex: Pedestrians must be cautious when crossing streets with street running train nearby .
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subway
[noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on subway.
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metro
[noun]

an underground railway system designed for public transportation within a city

Ex: metro was crowded during the morning rush hour .
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transit
[noun]

the transfer of people on a public transportation vehicle

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

Ex: High-speed trains are becoming increasingly popular as a sustainable form mass transit.
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a high-capacity public transportation system designed for fast, efficient travel within urban areas, such as subways or elevated trains

Ex: rapid transit station was crowded with passengers during peak times .
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a form of urban passenger transportation with electrically powered trains on dedicated tracks, featuring smaller vehicles and shorter trains than heavy rail systems

Ex: Plans are underway to expand light rail transit system in Minneapolis .
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a facility where people can park their cars and then use public transportation

Ex: The effectiveness of park and ride setup depends on its location and accessibility to public transit routes .
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route
[noun]

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

Ex: The cruise ship followed route along the Mediterranean coast .
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bus lane
[noun]

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

Ex: Cyclists sometimes use bus lane.
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a dedicated route or corridor reserved exclusively for public transportation vehicles

Ex: Transitways are crucial in cities aiming to improve public transit and reduce car dependency .
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express
[noun]

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

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shuttle
[noun]

a means of transportation that frequently travels between two places

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local
[noun]

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
[Adjective]

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

Ex: through route was popular among commuters for its reliability .
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nonstop
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They completed nonstop drive across the country without taking any long breaks .
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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
[noun]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

Ex: He packed his bags in anticipation of departure for the backpacking trip .
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stop
[noun]

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

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

Ex: After missing her bus , she decided to wait at bus station for the next one to arrive .
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bus stop
[noun]

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

Ex: They decided to walk to the bus stop, hoping it would be less busy than the one they were at .
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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

Ex: Tourists might request stops confusing since they have to notify the driver to stop .
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terminus
[noun]

the last stop of a transportation line or route

Ex: Located on the waterfront , the pier serves as terminus for the ferry .
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terminal
[noun]

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

Ex: A taxi stand is located just outside terminal.
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station
[noun]

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

Ex: I arrived early at station to make sure I did n't miss my train .
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depot
[noun]

a small place where transport vehicles, such as buses or trains, stop to unload their passengers and content

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rush hour
[noun]

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

Ex: She planned her errands rush hour to avoid getting stuck in traffic .
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peak hour
[noun]

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

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schedule
[noun]

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

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timetable
[noun]

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

Ex: timetable lists all available bus routes in the city .
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a physical location, usually at a transportation station or venue, where tickets for transportation services or events are sold or issued

Ex: ticket office was busy as everyone tried to get their boarding passes .
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ticket
[noun]

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

Ex: They checked tickets at the entrance of the stadium .
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E-ticket
[noun]

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

Ex: He scanned E-ticket at the airport for quick boarding .
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transfer
[noun]

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

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

Ex: He proudly showed season ticket at the concert venue entrance .
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bus pass
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a card or ticket allowing unlimited or specific rides on buses within a defined period

Ex: Do n't forget to renew bus pass before the end of the month to avoid any inconvenience .
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one-way
[Adjective]

permitting travel to a place without return

Ex: They embarked on one-way road trip across the country .
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hold-up
[noun]

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

Ex: hold-up in the supply chain has led to a shortage of key components for the manufacturing process .
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the period a vehicle, such as a bus or train, remains stationary at a stop to allow passengers to board and alight

Ex: Accurate data dwell time can aid in optimizing transit operations and scheduling .
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drive-time
[Adjective]

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

Ex: drive-time menu at the café featured quick and portable breakfast options ideal for commuters grabbing a bite on their way to work .
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the quality and quantity of service provided to users, typically measured in terms of performance indicators such as speed, reliability, and accessibility

Ex: The car rental agencylevel of service declined after it switched to a new reservation system , causing long wait times at pick-up .
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