Park and ride

How it is used

Common on signs approaching busy cities; check parking and onward-service arrangements separately.

Example sentences

1. We used park and ride to avoid driving into the crowded historic centre.

   The journey changes from a private car to public transport outside the centre.

2. The park and ride bus returned us to the car park after the evening concert.

   The arrangement includes a return link to the parked vehicle.

Common collocations

• park and ride site
• park and ride bus

Related terms

• public transportBuses, trains, trams, metros and ferries that run on fixed routes and timetables and that anyone can use by paying a fare.
• directionsInstructions that tell you how to get to a place, such as which way to go, where to turn and how far it is.

More terms: Getting Around & Directions

• taxi rank
• shuttle bus
• car rental
• platform
• timetable
• get off
• within walking distance
• couchette
• request stop
• rail replacement bus
• through ticket
• split ticketing