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

The D line was closed for more than two months last year for construction under Wilshire Boulevard, contributing to a 13.5% drop in ridership that was exacerbated by immigration raids in the area.

From Los Angeles Times

Metro data, according to the report, showed that bus ridership on high-vulnerability transit lines around that time declined about 17,000 monthly riders compared with baseline levels.

From Los Angeles Times

The twice-daily train service has blown away projections for ridership, according to Amtrak—but why?

From The Wall Street Journal

“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