Grammar fix
public transport system
buses, trains, etc.
All the buses, trains, subways, and other vehicles that people can use to travel around a city or region, usually run by the government or local authorities.
collocationB1occasional
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- London has an excellent public transport system, so you rarely need to drive.daily life
- In my opinion, investing in the public transport system is essential for reducing traffic and pollution in large cities.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: public transport system (noun phrase)
WrongThe public transport system are very good.
RightThe public transport system is very good.
'System' is singular — 'the system is'.
Patternpublic transport system (noun phrase)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
The formal version is planning-document English; 'public transport system' is normal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
public transport systempublic transport systeman efficientimprove the systemthe transport network
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'private transport' (like cars or taxis).