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public transport

British  

noun

  1. a system of buses, trains, etc, running on fixed routes, on which the public may travel

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Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used a rare national address to urge Australians to use public transport due to fuel supply uncertainties created by the Iran war.

From MarketWatch

Ethiopia will prioritise vehicles transporting essential goods and those in the public transport sector at fuel stations as the country grapples with shortages caused by the Middle East war, authorities said Tuesday.

From Barron's

Measures under consideration include ordering government workers to work from home one day per week, cutting back on official travel and encouraging bicycle, electronic car and public transport use to preserve valuable fuel.

From Barron's

"If they are still expected to get public transport, that's around 15 hours, if not more, travelling alone a week," Ditchman said.

From BBC

In two Australian states, public transport will be made free in order to incentivise people not to drive.

From BBC