Public transport, public transportation, public transit or mass transit
comprise all transport systems in which the passengers do not travel in
their own vehicles. While the above terms are generally taken to include
rail and bus services, wider definitions might include scheduled airline
services, ferries, taxicab services etc. — any system that transports
members of the general public. A further restriction that is sometimes
applied is that transit should occur in continuously shared vehicles, which
would exclude taxis that are not shared-ride taxis.
The term public transport is preferred in the British Isles and most
Commonwealth countries, whereas public transportation, public transit or
mass transit are used most often in North America. The term transit is less
likely to include long-distance forms of public transportation, such as
long-distance or commuter railroads, inter-city buses, or intercity
railways.
Public transport is usually regulated as a common carrier and is usually
configured to provide scheduled service on fixed routes on a non-reservation
basis. The majority of transit passengers are traveling within a local area
or region between their homes and places of employment, shopping, or
schools.
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