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Just because it's not a train doesn't mean a self-driving car system isn't public transport. Free your mind.

Definition of public transport:

Cambridge Dictionary (UK): "A system of vehicles such as buses and trains that operate at regular times on fixed routes and are used by the public."

Collins Dictionary: "A system of buses, trains, etc., running on fixed routes, on which the public may travel."

Quoting a dictionary won't get you very far with real people. Those are obviously wrong in that they're overly prescriptive and tied to what was common when they were written. The dictionary is trying to give you an idea of what most public transit looks like. It's not strictly reflective of reality or of actual usage.

Is the city and county provided point-to-point transit for disabled people[0] not "public transit"? Is Line 0[1] not public transit? Most people say yes; the dictionary should be updated to reflect actual usage, not the other way around.

[0] https://www.mta.info/accessibility/access-a-ride

[1] https://fairtiq.com/en/blog/line-zero-the-public-transport-e...

I know in some places taxis are considered public transport. But I do not agree with that. It's still a car with one or two passengers. The only similarity with public transport is that you can use it while under influence.

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