shared transportation

[/ʃɛrd trænsˌpɔrˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: shared transportations
transporte compartilhado
1. A system of transportation where multiple passengers share the same vehicle to travel to common or similar destinations, reducing individual costs and environmental impact
Shared transportation options like carpooling and ride-sharing apps have become increasingly popular in urban areas.
Opções de transporte compartilhado como caronas e aplicativos de compartilhamento de viagens tornaram-se cada vez mais populares em áreas urbanas.
2. Any mobility service where vehicle capacity is utilized by more than one passenger who did not travel together originally
The city is investing in shared transportation infrastructure to reduce traffic congestion.
A cidade está investindo em infraestrutura de transporte compartilhado para reduzir o congestionamento.
In Brazil, shared transportation has grown significantly with the rise of app-based services like Uber and 99. In the US, particularly in NYC, ride-sharing services are ubiquitous and often referred to as 'rideshare.' The concept reflects broader trends toward sustainability and cost-efficiency in urban mobility. In Portuguese-speaking countries, emphasis is often placed on reducing environmental impact and traffic congestion through these services.
NYC Slang
rideshare, carpooling
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ride-sharingcarpoolingshared mobilitypublic transportationshared transit
Antonyms / Antônimos
private transportationpersonal vehiclesolo driving

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transporte compartilhado
Standard term used across Brazil for shared transportation services
São Paulo
transporte compartilhado / caronas
Commonly used in the context of urban mobility solutions and app-based services
Rio de Janeiro
transporte compartilhado
Used in tourism and urban planning contexts
Portugal
transporte partilhado
Portuguese uses 'partilhado' instead of 'compartilhado' for the same concept

Related Words

carpoolingride-sharingmicrotransitpublic transitmobility solutionsurban transportation

Related Idioms & Phrases

going Dutch
splitting the fare
hitting the road together
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