das Verkehrsunternehmen
Translation
transport company, public transport operator, transit authority
Examples
Das lokale Verkehrsunternehmen betreibt Busse und Bahnen.
The local transport company operates buses and trains.
Viele Verkehrsunternehmen investieren in Elektromobilität.
Many transport companies are investing in electromobility.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the transport company)) a transport company The transport company is planning new bus routes.
Similar Words
Transportfirma, Spedition
Etymology
A compound word from 'Verkehr' (traffic, transport) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Unternehmen' (company, enterprise).
Memory Tips
Imagine a company ('Unternehmen') that undertakes all the traffic ('Verkehr') in a city.