Public Transport Flashcards
Bus system
Trasnport network
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Minicab
An unofficial taxi
Commuter
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Train fares are going up again.
Fare : the money that you pay for a journey in a vehicle such as a bus or train.
The (traffic) congestion in the city gets worse during the summer.
Congestion, congeted: too blocked or crowded and causing difficulties.
Catch a bus : train
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Old-fashioned
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Inefficient
The public transportation devices in iur country is inefficient
Well-organized
Well-organized transport system
relating to a cost, etc. that is partly paid for by the government or an organization
Subsidized
During the rush hour the buses are always jam-packed actually the passengers are packed like sardines.
Packed like sardines / jam-packed = very crowded
Sometimes there are serious pile ups on the main roads.
Pile up: traffic accident
Buses always get stuck in traffic during rush hour.
Get stuck in traffic
Benefits of public transport: reduced pollution
Personal safety
Fewer number of accidents
Less traffic congestion
Are designed to be more environmentally friendly
And can be run with alternative forma of energy
Much more cost-efficient compared with private cars
Create a sense community and brings commuters closer
A number of people travelling together in one vehicle
Carpool
