Public Transportation Vocabulary

noun the fare for riding in a car or other public transportation

• She always made sure to budget for carfare when planning her trips.
• I forgot to bring enough carfare for the bus ride home.
• I need to scrounge up some carfare to get to the party tonight.
• His determination to succeed was his carfare on the journey to achieving his dreams.

noun A person who collects fares on public transportation or checks tickets.

• The conductor of the orchestra led the musicians with precision and grace.
• The conductor on the train announced the next stop over the loudspeaker.
• I heard the conductor was a real stickler for punctuality.
• As the project manager, she acted as the conductor, coordinating all the different teams to work together harmoniously.

noun a powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains

adjective relating to locomotion or capable of moving under its own power

• The locomotive pulled a long line of freight cars through the mountain pass.
• I love watching the old locomotive chug along the tracks at the train museum.
• That locomotive is a real powerhouse, it can haul some serious cargo!
• Her determination was like a locomotive, unstoppable and powerful.

noun a rapid transit system in an urban area, consisting of underground tunnels, elevated structures, and sometimes at-grade routes

• The metro system in the city is known for its efficiency and reliability.
• Let's take the metro to get to the concert on time.
• I love riding the metro because it's so chill.
• She navigated through the challenges of life like a seasoned metro commuter.

verb Seated is a past participle form of the verb 'seat', which means to put or place someone in a sitting position.

• The guests were all seated when the ceremony began.
• We were seated at the back of the restaurant near the window.
• I was seated next to my crush at the party last night.
• The idea of success was always seated firmly in his mind.

noun a vehicle, usually a car, that is hired to transport passengers to a specific destination for a fare

• I hailed a taxi to take me to the airport.
• Let's grab a taxi to get to the party on time.
• I'm gonna hop in a taxi to meet my friends downtown.
• Taking a taxi in this situation would be like taking the easy way out.

noun a vehicle on rails for carrying passengers, typically operating on city streets

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• The tram system in the city is known for its efficiency and punctuality.
• Let's take the tram to get to the shopping district quickly.
• I missed the tram again, now I have to wait for the next one.
• Her thoughts were like a tram, moving steadily along a predetermined track.

noun a long, hollow cylinder used for conveying or containing liquids or gases

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• The lab technician carefully inserted the sample into the test tube for analysis.
• I saw a funny video on the internet of a cat getting stuck in a tube.
• Let's hit the tube and catch some waves before the sun sets.
• The artist used a tube of paint to express his emotions on the canvas.

noun A rapid transit system, typically an underground or elevated railway system in a city

• The MRT system in Singapore is known for its efficiency and punctuality.
• Let's take the MRT to get to the city center quickly.
• I missed the MRT and had to wait for the next train.
• The MRT of progress is moving steadily towards our goals.

noun a small bus or van that carries passengers for a low fare

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• The jitney service was a popular mode of transportation in the early 20th century.
• Let's hop on the jitney to get to the beach.
• I'll catch a jitney downtown to meet you at the bar.
• The jitney of opportunity only comes around once in a lifetime.