Public Transport

  • Public transport is buses, trains, and other forms of transport that can be used by the public
  • Public transport charges set fares for individual journeys or day, weekly, monthly or longer term travel cards are available
  • Public transport runs on fixed routes at fixed times and timetables are made available

More Videos and Activities

Find out more about public transport by using the videos and activities in the sections below. Activities in green are more basic (level 1) and blue are more advanced (level 2) in subject matter and/or language.

Discussion questions

  • What public transport is available in your area?
  • What forms of public transport do you use?
  • Which is your favourite form of public transport and why?

Extension question

Imagine you are petitioning your local council for a new public transport route. What do you think is needed and why?