ridership

American  

[rahy-der-ship] / ˈraɪ dərˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the passengers who use a given public transportation system, as buses or trains, or the number of such passengers.

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Etymology

Origin of ridership

First recorded in 1965–70; rider + -ship

Example Sentences

“More people choosing to use transit instead of personal vehicles creates a commuting culture — a culture of ridership — and brings along all of the social and economic benefits that come with it.”

From Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman said construction for the project would create hundreds of thousands of jobs and revenue from ridership would help local businesses.

From Los Angeles Times

Others about its ridership capacities — a rare and coveted experience among blimp fans.

From Los Angeles Times

Kerry Brennan, a manager on Waymo’s product and customer research team, said that Waymo’s ridership doesn’t just consist of the stereotypical young, affluent early adopter.

From MarketWatch

Chi added that real-time ridership data could also guide policy, allowing cities to optimize the placement of new public transit hubs based on actual demand.

From MarketWatch