Public transport (also known as public transport or mass transit)

Public transport (also known as public transport or mass transit)is a common passenger transport service available for use by the general public, in contrast to modes of transportation such as taxis, charter buses, and transport network companies, which are inaccessible to the general public in the absence of booking independently.

Public transportation modes include city bus, tram (or light rail) and train, fast train (metro / subway / underground, etc.) and ferries. Public transport between cities is dominated by airlines, intercity buses, trains, and intercity trains. High-speed train network is being developed in many parts of the world.

Most public transport systems run along a fixed route with a stop point with a pre-arranged schedule. Taxi sharing offers a demand-based service in many parts of the world, and some services will wait until the vehicle is fully loaded.