Science Common Sense
693 - What is public transportation, and why is it important?
Public transportation is a way for people to travel around a city or town using buses, trains, subways, or other vehicles that anyone can use. You pay a small fee or buy a ticket to ride.
It's important because:
- Helps the environment: Many cars can cause pollution, but public transportation can carry lots of people in one vehicle, making it cleaner.
- Saves money: Instead of buying and maintaining a car, you can use public transportation to get around.
- Reduces traffic: With fewer cars on the road, traffic jams are less likely to happen.
- Makes cities more accessible: Public transportation helps people who can't drive or afford a car to get where they need to go.
It's like sharing a ride with friends, but with many people you might not know, and it helps make our cities more convenient and eco-friendly.