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Public Transportation Vocabulary - Matatu

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Public Transportation Vocabulary
bus
bus
[noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex: I prefer sitting near the window when I'm on the bus. 
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van
van
[noun]

a big vehicle without back windows, smaller than a truck, used for carrying people or things

Ex: The family loaded their camping gear into the van and set off on their weekend adventure. 
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public transport

the system of transport including buses, trains, etc. that are available for everyone to use, provided by the government or by companies

Ex: Public transport is a convenient option for commuting in large cities, as it reduces traffic congestion. 
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private
private
[Adjective]

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

Ex: She keeps her private thoughts and feelings to herself. 
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to offer
to offer
[Verb]

to present something for potential purchase or use

Ex: Our library offers a great selection of books and magazines. 
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ride
ride
[noun]

a journey on a horse, bicycle, automobile, or machine

Ex: She enjoyed a peaceful ride through the countryside on her horse, savoring the fresh air and scenic views. 
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fee
fee
[noun]

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

Ex: The lawyer's fee for handling the case was quite high. 
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over time
over time
[Adverb]

as time passes or progresses

Ex: Skills improve over time with regular practice. 
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useful
useful
[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: The first aid kit is packed with supplies, making it incredibly useful in emergencies. 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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passenger
passenger
[noun]

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

Ex: She often reads a book to pass the time when she's a passenger on long road trips. 
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to follow
to follow
[Verb]

to go or move along a particular path, route, river, etc.

Ex: We followed the riverbank for miles. 
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set
set
[Adjective]

decided, determined, or established by authority or prior agreement

Ex: They followed a set procedure for approvals. 
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route
route
[noun]

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

Ex: She looked at the route map before her road trip. 
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to pick up

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand. 
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to drop off

to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

Ex: The taxi driver agreed to drop off the passengers at the airport. 
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steering wheel

the wheel that a driver holds or turns to make a vehicle move in different directions

Ex: She adjusted the steering wheel to a comfortable position before starting her drive. 
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helper
helper
[noun]

a person who assists in completing a task or reaching a goal

Ex: The teacher's aide was a valuable helper in managing the classroom and assisting students. 
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to collect

to gather payments owed by individuals or entities

Ex: The landlord hired a collection agency to collect overdue rent payments from tenants who had fallen behind. 
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cheap
cheap
[Adjective]

having a low price

Ex: He found a cheap flight deal for his vacation. 
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market
market
[noun]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

Ex: He set up a stand at the market to sell homemade jams and preserves. 
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bright
bright
[Adjective]

(of colors) intense and easy to see

Ex: The artist used bright pink and purple to paint the flowers. 
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decoration

an item added to make something look attractive or festive

Ex: They put up decorations for the party. 
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painting
painting
[noun]

a picture created by paint

Ex: Her bedroom wall features a painting of her favorite cityscape. 
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sticker
sticker
[noun]

a small piece of paper or plastic with a sticky substance on one side that can be attached to an object as a label, decoration, or indicator

Ex: She put a heart-shaped sticker on her notebook. 
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light
light
[noun]

an object or device that produces brightness, often an electronic item like a lamp

Ex: Can you switch on the light? 
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers. 
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to lower
to lower
[Verb]

to reduce something in degree, amount, quality, or strength

Ex: The company decided to lower its prices to attract more customers. 
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
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traffic
traffic
[noun]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

Ex: The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour. 
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contest
contest
[noun]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

Ex: The contest for the championship title was intense and thrilling. 
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to show off

to proudly display the positive qualities or attributes of something in order to showcase its best features

Ex: She showed the newly designed website off during the meeting. 
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creative
creative
[Adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: I believe you are a creative photographer; you always find beauty in ordinary things. 
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