commuter
UK: kəˈmjuːtə | US: kəˈmjuːtər
n. a person who travels regularly between home and work or school
n. a train, bus, or other vehicle used for such travel
The word "commuter" originates from the verb "commute," which derives from Latin commutare (com- "together" + mutare "to change"). Initially, "commute" meant "to exchange or transform," later evolving in the 19th century to describe the substitution of one form of travel payment for another (e.g., a season ticket). By the early 20th century, "commuter" emerged to label individuals who regularly "changed" locations (home/work) via such tickets. The morpheme -er denotes the agent (the person performing the action), solidifying its modern meaning.
The train was packed with tired commuters heading home after work.
She bought a commuter pass to save money on daily bus fares.
The city plans to improve infrastructure for bicycle commuters.
As a long-distance commuter, he spends three hours on the road every day.
The commuter ferry provides a scenic alternative to driving.