shuttle service

Meaning

A shuttle service is a regular, scheduled transportation service that travels back and forth between two or more specific points, such as an airport and a hotel. It is typically free or much cheaper than a taxi, making it a popular choice for travelers. You will often encounter this term when booking accommodation or planning transit.

Examples

• Does the hotel offer a free shuttle service to and from the airport?

  Does the hotel offer a free shuttle service to and from the airport?

• We missed the hourly shuttle service, so we had to take a taxi instead.

  We missed the hourly shuttle service, so we had to take a taxi instead.

• The theme park provides a complimentary shuttle service from the main parking lot.

  The theme park provides a complimentary shuttle service from the main parking lot.

• You need to book the shuttle service at least twenty-four hours in advance.

  You need to book the shuttle service at least twenty-four hours in advance.

• Is there a shuttle service that runs between the train station and the conference center?

  Is there a shuttle service that runs between the train station and the conference center?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I will take the shuttle car to the airport.

  ✓ I will take the shuttle service to the airport.

  Learners often translate literally from their native language and use 'shuttle car'. 'Shuttle service' refers to the transport system, while 'shuttle' or 'shuttle bus' refers to the actual vehicle.

• ✗ The hotel has a travel service to the airport.

  ✓ The hotel has a shuttle service to the airport.

  'Travel service' is too general and usually refers to a booking agency. For a specific, recurring transport route provided by a venue, use 'shuttle service'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Our hotel offers a complimentary ___ to the city center every morning.

  💡 A regular transport option back and forth between two places.

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  shuttle service

• I need to find out if there is a ___ running between the two airport terminals.

  💡 A scheduled transport system linking two close destinations.

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  shuttle service