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mass transit
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mass transit
(noun)
mass transit
noun
mass transit
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of MASS TRANSIT
[
noncount
]
chiefly US
:
the system that is used for moving large numbers of people on buses, trains, etc.
The mayor is trying to encourage more commuters to use
mass transit
in order to alleviate traffic in the city.
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public transit
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