Translations for „straphanger“ in the English » German Dictionary

strap·hang·er [ˈstræpˌhæŋəʳ, Am -ɚ] N TRANSP inf

1. straphanger (passenger):

straphanger

stehender Fahrgast

2. straphanger usu Am (commuter):

straphanger

Pendler(in) m (f) (als Benutzer des öffentlichen Nahverkehrs)

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English

But doesn't that straphanger's ride benefit all of us, by relieving highway congestion?

www.mnn.com

These straphanger politicians must therefore learn to respect the inquisitional voice of the people.

www.ghanaweb.com

Straphanger is a book by somebody who loves cities for people who love them -- and to its credit, it doesn't sugarcoat the challenges ahead.

news.nationalpost.com

The man accused a 56-year-old straphanger of stealing his phone before he attacked him.

www.nbcnewyork.com

The group's name is derived from the colloquial term straphanger for transit riders who gripped the hanging leather straps to keep their balance while the vehicle was in motion.

en.wikipedia.org

Straphanger provides inspiring examples of what can be done and what's to be avoided.

www.huffingtonpost.ca

From the perspective of a straphanger, it's easy to determine a city's priorities.

ipolitics.ca

Straphanger is comprehensive, insightful and well-written.

www.theglobeandmail.com