in public transport vs on public transport

Both 'in public transport' and 'on public transport' are commonly used phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'In public transport' is used to emphasize being inside a vehicle or system of transportation, while 'on public transport' is used to refer to being aboard or using a mode of transportation.

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in public transport

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate being inside a vehicle or system of transportation, such as a bus, train, or subway.

Examples:

I always read a book while I'm in public transport.
There are signs reminding passengers to wear masks in public transport.
It's important to be respectful of others when you're in public transport.
She fell asleep in public transport and missed her stop.
There was a strange smell in public transport today.

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A huge investment in public transport and other environmentally-friendly transport is needed.
Subject: Use of dangerous materials in public transport
I also think that we need to invest more in public transport to develop urban mobility.
Last year we approved the report on promoting the use of green vehicles in public transport.
Aid is quite common in public transport.
The Commission is keen to promote examples of good practice in public transport.
Secondly, while the problem of legal uncertainty is serious enough in itself, it is also clear that regulated competition in public transport must benefit both users and society in general.
You cannot but be aware that the race for profit in public transport leads to disasters.
promoting clean technology in public transport through green public procurement;
Transport coordination: support for environmental protection and innovation in public transport
for the application of differentiated rates of excise duty on LPG used as fuel in public transport;
This report defends the neo-liberal vision, and even wants to set down an interpretation of the Altmark ruling about the possibility of the underhand assignation of concessions in public transport.
Calls on Member States to promote the use of biofuels, particularly in public transport,
Title: Transport coordination: support for environmental protection and innovation in public transport
It is what I would expect from someone with his very extensive experience in public transport as the extremely successful chairman of public transport in Vienna for some years past.
As for the increased imposition of taxes on raw materials, a single energy tax could compel everyone to reduce their dependence on energy imports, use their cars less, and invest in public transport, trams and railways.
Calls on the Commission to coordinate best practices among the Member States in the field of publicly accessible, free, high-speed WiFi networks in public transport;
This matter is relevant to us obviously because of the horrific tragedy involving the loss of these young lives, but also because we have dealt with the use of seatbelts in public transport many times in this House with, I have to say, only limited success.
the investment to be made in public transport or, as the case may be, the development of road networks in the Member States;
Are there EU-wide rules with regard to air-conditioning systems in public transport or in rail transport?

Alternatives:

on public transport
using public transport
while on public transport
during public transport
inside public transport

on public transport

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate being aboard or using a mode of transportation, such as a bus, train, or subway.