“Passengers sit on each side of the aisle on their daily commute via bus – a common form of public transport.”
Different Types of Public Transport:
- Bus: a large vehicle that carries passengers along a fixed route.
- Cable car: a vehicle that is pulled up and down a steep hill or mountain by a cable.
- Ferry: a boat or ship that carries passengers or vehicles across a body of water.
- Light rail: a type of urban public transportation system that uses electric-powered trains on tracks.
- Monorail: a railway in which the train runs on a single track.
- Taxi: a vehicle that carries passengers for a fee, usually on short trips.
- Tram: a vehicle that runs on rails in the streets, usually in an urban area.
- Train: a vehicle that runs on tracks and carries passengers and freight.
- Trolleybus: an electric bus that runs on overhead wires.
- Underground: a railway system that runs beneath the surface of a city. In various different regions this is also known as a subway or metro.
In the News
Spotted in the newsPublic transport fares to Belfast set to increase by up to 75% next weekbelfasttelegraph.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
What is public transport?
Buses, trains, trams and other vehicles that anyone can use by paying a fare.
What is a commute?
The regular journey between home and work or school.
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