free rider

or free-rider

noun

1. Informal. a person who obtains something without effort or cost.
2. a nonunion worker who enjoys the benefits of union activities.

Other Words From

• free-riding noun

Example Sentences

The other thing that I think will be interesting to know at least is if there are some free riders who really exploit the current system.

From Voice of San Diego

A literal free rider is somebody who gets on the bus and doesn’t pay.

From Freakonomics

The mandate in Obamacare is all about the free rider problem.

From The Daily Beast