mass transit system
Citywide passenger network
A mass transit system is a network of public transportation designed to move large numbers of people efficiently within urban areas.
It typically includes buses, subways, commuter rail, light rail, and ferries operating on fixed routes and schedules.
The term emphasizes high passenger capacity and accessibility to the general public, distinguishing it from private transportation.
The city invested heavily in its mass transit system to reduce traffic congestion.
- subwayUnderground transit passage
- metroUrban rail transit
- busLarge passenger vehicle
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
- commuter railSuburb-to-downtown train service
express line · commuter · platform · station · turnstile · ticket machine · schedule · route · fare · transfer · trolley · tram · rail · tracks · conductor · passenger · rush hour · crowded
mass transit systemprivate car
Individually owned vehicle
car · private jet · helicopter · chauffeur-driven car · taxi
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